Ong-Bak
Directed by Prachya Pinkaew · 2003 ·
Ong-Bak (2003) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
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Where to watch Ong-Bak by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Thailand | Netflix |
| United States | Prime Video, fuboTV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (62/100).
- Celluloid Score 71% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Ong-Bak worth watching?
Yes — Ong-Bak earns a 71% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
No wires, no doubles, no CGI — Tony Jaa announced Muay Thai to the world by doing everything for real, twice.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Ong-Bak about?
When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.
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Critic Reviews
Ong-Bak (2003) Review
★★★½☆
Prachya Pinkaew's Ong-Bak (2003) remains a defining Action landmark from Thailand, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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