The PMPC Star Award for Movie of the Year is presented by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) to recognize outstanding achievements in the Philippine motion picture industry. PMPC, an organization of active entertainment journalists in the Philippines, has awarded this prize since the inaugural ceremony in 1985. It is considered one of the top honors of the PMPC Star Awards for Movies.
Winners and nominees The winners of the PMPC Star Award for Movie of the Year are listed below by year, with the winner presented first, followed by the other nominees where available. This list may be incomplete, particularly for the early years of the awards, and may not include all nominees.
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1980s Year Film Film Studio 1985 Sister Stella L.Regal Films Adultery Regal Films Soltero Experimental Cinema of the Philippines Merika Adrian Films Bulaklak sa City Jail Cherubim Films Alyas Baby Tsina Viva Films 1986 Hinugot Sa LangitRegal Films Miguelito, Ang Batang RebeldeD'Wonder Films 1987 Unfaithful WifeRegal Films 1988 Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig?Viva Films 1989 Itanong Mo sa BuwanViva Films
1990s Year Film Film Studio 1990 Pahiram Ng Isang UmagaRegal Films 1991 Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?MRN Films 1992 Sa Kabila ng LahatViva Films 1993 Ikaw ang Lahat sa AkinRegal Films 1994 Winner not verifiable 1995 Winner not verifiable 1996 The Flor Contemplacion StoryViva Films Dahas MAQ Productions Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Reyna Films 1997 MumbakiNeo Films Bakit May Kahapon Pa? I AM Productions and Viva Films Madrasta Star Cinema Segurista Neo Films 1998 Rizal sa DapitanIndependent Cinema Association of the Philippines, Movpix International Nasaan ang Puso MAQ Productions 1999 José RizalGMA Films, Neptune Productions Sana Pag-Ibig Na Available Light Production, Good Harvest Regal Films,
2000s Year Film Film Studio 2000 Bulaklak ng MaynilaViva Films Saranggola GMA Films, Teamwork Productions Sidhi Crown Seven Ventures, Solar Entertainment 2001 Bayaning Third WorldCinema Artist Phil. Laro sa Baga Regal Films 2002 TuhogAvailable Light, Regal Entertainment 2003 Mga Munting TinigTeamwork Productions 2004 MagnificoViolett Films Production 2005 MilanStar Cinema 2006 Blue MoonRegal Films Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4? MAQ Productions Dubai Star Cinema La Visa Loca Unitel Pictures Nasaan Ka Man Star Cinema 2007 Kasal, Kasali, KasaloStar Cinema Don't Give Up on Us Star Cinema Kaleldo Center Stage Productions Ligalig CM Films Pacquiao: The Movie Star Cinema, FLT Films International You Are the One Star Cinema 2008 One More ChanceStar Cinema Angels Eagle Eye Entertainment Productions Ataul: For Rent Artiste Entertainment Works International Katas ng Saudi Maverick Films Ouija GMA Films, Viva Films Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Star Cinema A Love Story Star Cinema 2009 BalerViva Films, Bida Productions A Very Special Love Star Cinema Caregiver Star Cinema Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam Regal Films Magkaibigan Regal Films Ploning Panoramanila Pictures
2010s Year Film Film Studio 2010 In My LifeStar Cinema Ang Panday GMA Films, Imus Productions I Love You, Goodbye Star Cinema Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Spring Films Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love Regal Films 2011 Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!Star Cinema Emir Film Development Council of the Philippines Rosario Cinemabuhay, Studio 5 Only Yours Star Cinema Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 Regal Films Here Comes the Bride Star Cinema, Quantum Films, OctoArts Films 2012 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga StoryViva Films, Scenema Concept International Ang Panday 2 Imus Productions, GMA Films Aswang Regal Films In the Name of Love Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions No Other Woman Viva Films, Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions The Road GMA Films My Neighbor's Wife Regal Films 2013 El PresidenteScenema Concept International, Viva Films, CMB A Mother's Story Star Cinema and The Filipino Channel I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nApo sila! Unitel Pictures, Studio 5 One More Try Star Cinema The Healing Star Cinema The Mistress Star Cinema Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles Post Manila, GMA Pictures 2014 On the JobReality Entertainment and Star Cinema 10,000 Hours Philippine Film Studios, Viva Films, and N2 Productions Dance Of The Steel Bars Portfolio Films and GMA Films Four Sisters and a Wedding Star Cinema Shoot to Kill: Boy Golden Scenema Concept International and Viva Films 2015 Bonifacio: Ang Unang PanguloPhilippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, and RCP Productions English Only, Please Quantum Films, MJM Productions Inc., Artikulo Uno, Tuko Film Productions Starting Over Again Star Cinema The Gifted Viva Films and Multi Vision Films The Trial Star Cinema Trophy Wife Viva Films and MVP Entertainment 2016 Felix Manalo(Viva Films, Iglesia ni Cristo A Second Chance Star Cinema Crazy Beautiful You Star Cinema Etiquette for Mistresses Star Cinema Heneral Luna Artikulo Uno Productions Honor Thy Father Reality Entertainment The Love Affair Star Cinema Walang Forever Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Films, and Buchi Boy Films 2017 Die BeautifulRegal Entertainment and The IdeaFirst Company Barcelona: A Love Untold Star Cinema Camp Sawi Viva Films Dukot TEN17P Films and Star Cinema Everything About Her Star Cinema Imagine You and Me GMA Films, APT Entertainment, MZET TV Production Seklusyon Reality Entertainment The Unmarried Wife Star Cinema Whistleblower Unitel Productions and Quento Media 2018 Kita KitaSpring Films and Viva Films 100 Tula Para Kay Stella Viva Films Ang Larawan Culturtain Musicat Productions Deadma Walking T-Rex Entertainment Productions and Octo Arts Films Love You to the Stars and Back Star Cinema Seven Sundays Star Cinema Siargao TEN17P Unexpectedly Yours Star Cinema 2019 Rainbow's SunsetHeaven's Best Entertainment Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Star Cinema, Quantum Films, The Idea First Company Buy Bust Reality Entertainment and Viva Films Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral TBA Studios and Globe Studios Signal Rock Regal Entertainment and CSR Productions The Hows of Us Star Cinema
2020s Year Film Film Studio 2021 Hello, Love, GoodbyeStar Cinema LSS Globe Studios and Dokimos Media Inc. Maria BlackOps Studios Asia and Viva Films Quezon's Game Star Cinema, Kinitek Productions, iWant The Panti Sisters Black Sheep Productions, The IdeaFirst Company, Quantum Films Unforgettable Viva Films and The IdeaFirst Company Write About Love TBA Studios 2022 UnTrueViva Films, IdeaFirst Company, October Train Films Fan Girl Black Sheep, Globe Studios, Epicmedia Productions, Project 8 Projects, Crossword Productions Four Sisters Before the Wedding Star Cinema Isa Pang Bahaghari Heaven's Best Entertainment Love Lockdown Dreamscape Entertainment and iWantTFC Nightshift Viva Films, Aliud Entertainment, ImaginePerSecond On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets Viva Films Us Again Regal Entertainment 2023 On the Job 2: The Missing 8Reality MM Studios, Globe Studios, HBO Asia Originals Big Night! Cignal Entertainment, Quantum Films, IdeaFirst Company, October Train Films Deception Viva Films and Borracho Film Productions Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw Heaven's Best Entertainment Kun Maupay Man It Panahon Black Sheep, iWantTFC, Globe Studios, Cinematografica, planc., Quantum Films, CMB Films, House on Fire, AAND Company, KawanKawan Media, Weydemann Bros. My Amanda Spring Films and AWOO Resbak Cignal Entertainment and Center Stage Productions 2024 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be ToldBorracho Film Productions Deleter Viva Films Family Matters Cineko Productions and Top Story May–December–January Viva Films My Father, Myself 3:16 Media Network and Mentorque Productions My Teacher Ten17P and Tincan Productions Nanahimik ang Gabi Rein Entertainment Productions 2024 MallariMentorque Inc. and Cleverminds Inc. Family of Two Cineko Productions Firefly GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures Five Breakups and a Romance Cornerstone Studios, GMA Pictures, Myriad Entertainment Gomburza JesCom Films and MQuest Ventures, and CMB Films Rewind ABS-CBN Film Productions, APT Entertainment, AgostoDos Pictures When I Met You In Tokyo JG Productions Inc. 2025 Uninvited Mentorque Productions, Project 8 Projects Espantaho Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Purple Bunny Productions Green Bones GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, Brightburn Entertainment Hello, Love, Again ABS-CBN Films, GMA Pictures Isang Himala UxS Inc., CreaZion Studios, Kapitol Films, CMB Film Service, Inc. My Future You Regal Entertainment Topakk Nathan Studios, Strawdogs Studio Production, Fusee Un/Happy for You ABS-CBN Films, Viva Films
Indie movie of the year In recognition of the rise of independent filmmaking, the PMPC Star Awards introduced the Digital Movie of the Year category in 2006, with Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros as its first winner. The award retained the “Digital Movie” name until 2012 and has been called Indie Movie of the Year in subsequent ceremonies. It is presented annually to recognize outstanding films in the independent or digital filmmaking sector.
2000s Year Film Film Studio 2006 Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo OliverosUFO Pictures ICU Bed #7 Mediarevolution Film Productions Masahista Gee Films International Mga Pusang Gala Erastro Productions Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong Sampaybakod Productions, Cinelarga 2007 Inang YayaUnitel Pictures Batad Philippine Company of Performing Arts Donsol Bicycle Pictures Kubrador MLR Films Rome & Juliet I.O.U. One Productions 2008 ConfessionalCinema One Originals, Oddfield Productions Pisay Solito Arts, PSHS Foundation, PSHS Class of 1986 Foundation Selda Star View Productions Tambolista Cinema One Originals Tribu 8 Glasses Productions 2009 YanggawCinema One Originals, Strawdogs Studio Production 100 Martinez Rivera Films Boses Erasto Productions Paupahan ATD Entertainment Torotot (Destierro) Viva Digital Sisa OnCAM Productions Jay Pasion Para Pelicula Productions
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