7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Quezon (2025)
Quezon (2025)
Overview
Epic historical drama Quezon, directed by Jerrold Tarog, follows the political rise of Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon in the years leading to World War II. Jericho Rosales stars as Quezon, with Romnick Sarmenta as Sergio Osmeña, Arron Villaflor as Joven Hernando, and Iain Glen as Leonard Wood. The film concludes Tarog's Bayaniverse trilogy after Heneral Luna and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Epic historical drama Quezon, directed by Jerrold Tarog, follows the political rise of Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon in the years leading to World War II. Jericho Rosales stars as Quezon, with Romnick Sarmenta as Sergio Osmeña, Arron Villaflor as Joven Hernando, and Iain Glen as Leonard Wood. The film concludes Tarog's Bayaniverse trilogy after Heneral Luna and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's depiction of the fight for Philippine independence from U.S. rule anchors its anti-imperialist perspective, while explorations of political machinations and corruption add layers of systemic critique. This core ideological context of challenging colonial power structures drives the left-leaning orientation.
The film employs a Filipino-led cast for its historical figures alongside a white actor as the antagonistic American colonial leader. Its narrative foregrounds tensions with U.S. authorities, framing colonial power negatively while exploring flaws in national leadership.
Secondary
Quezon's ascent through Philippine politics renders family peripheral, with marital history invoked solely as scandal amid electoral intrigue, neither affirming nor challenging domestic norms.
The film presents a historical drama centered on political intrigue and leadership flaws, with no depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
No transgender characters or themes appear in the film.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The biopic depicts historical figures such as Manuel L. Quezon, Aurora Quezon, Sergio Osmeña, and Emilio Aguinaldo with actors matching their real-life genders, yielding no gender swaps.
Historical figures in the biopic, including Filipino leaders like Manuel Quezon and Emilio Aguinaldo, are portrayed by Filipino actors, while American Governor-General Leonard Wood is played by white actor Iain Glen, with no racial mismatches identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
8.0
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