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Drama, History  •  2025  •  138 min

Quezon (2025)

Quezon poster

Quezon (2025)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
7.9

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

Iain Glen  •   Romnick Sarmenta  •   Arron Villaflor

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

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.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

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

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: Medium

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.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Low

The film presents a historical drama centered on political intrigue and leadership flaws, with no depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

No transgender characters or themes appear in the film.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

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.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: Medium

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

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.2
The Movie Database logo
8.5

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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