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DramaSport Festival Filem Malaysia 2016 · Official Selection

Ola Bola

Directed by Chiu Keng Guan · 2016 ·

Short answer

Is Ola Bola worth watching?

Yes. Ola Bola (2016) earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (78%). See the 4 inputs.

73%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

78% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
68 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 48m
Cast
JC Chee , Luqman Hafidz , Saran Kumar , Bront Palarae , Marianne Tan
Country
Malaysia
Language
Malay

Also known as 올라 볼라 辉煌年代 輝煌年代

🏆 3 nominations

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Disney+ in Malaysia. Check local listings for your region.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (78/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
  • Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Ola Bola worth watching?

Yes — Ola Bola earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Crowd-pleasing Malaysian sports cinema — warm, multilingual, and built for national catharsis — Ola Bola remains a Festival Filem Malaysia-era box-office landmark for unity narratives done with stadium-scale emotion.

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Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (78%).

What is Ola Bola about?

Inspired by Malaysia's multicultural national football team that qualified for the 1980 Olympics, Ola Bola follows Chinese, Malay and Indian teammates who must overcome personal rivalries and a skeptical nation to earn a place on the world stage — Chiu Keng Guan's sports drama became one of Malaysia's highest-grossing films.

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Ola Bola: frequently asked questions

Is Ola Bola worth watching?

Yes. Ola Bola (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 73%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Ola Bola?

Elsewhere: Disney+ in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Ola Bola?

Ola Bola runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Ola Bola?

Ola Bola is directed by Chiu Keng Guan and stars JC Chee, Luqman Hafidz, Saran Kumar, Bront Palarae, Marianne Tan.

What is the Metascore for Ola Bola?

Metacritic's Metascore for Ola Bola is 68 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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