Century of Birthing (2011)
Filipino · Drama · 359 min
★ 7.6 Few ratings 18 ratings
Released Nov 17, 2011
Page updated Oct 18, 2026
FilmyChill score
7.6
Worth a watch Based on 18 ratings
The few who rated it like it.
Audience★ 7.6 from 18 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
LikedCriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
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Century of Birthing is streaming in the Philippines on MUBI.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Century of Birthing rate this Filipino film highly. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 18 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 359 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on MUBI.
Should you spend 5h 59m on it?
5h 59m of Filipino drama. The 7.6 rests on just 18 ratings so far — promising, not proven.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather go with a consensus. Only 18 people have rated it
- you're short on time. At 5h 59m it wants the whole night
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
An artist struggles to finish his work while a storyline about a cult plays in his head. As the cult spirals towards a fundamentalism that will destroy the world, the artist decides to destroy his muse to redeem the world.
Good to know
| Runtime | 5h 59m — long |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Filipino |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lav Diaz
Cast

Perry Dizon
Homer

Hazel Orencio
Crazy Woman/Virgin

Angel Aquino
Sister Angela

Joel Torre
Amang Tiburcio

Soliman Cruz
Philosopher

Bart Guingona
Ex-Convict / Dindo
Where to watch in the Philippines
MUBI
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Availability as of Sep 28, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All MUBI titles in the Philippines
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Frequently asked
Is Century of Birthing worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 18 ratings). It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. 5h 59m of Filipino drama. The 7.6 rests on just 18 ratings so far — promising, not proven.
Where can I watch Century of Birthing?
You can stream Century of Birthing in the Philippines on MUBI.
When is Century of Birthing coming to streaming?
Century of Birthing is already streaming in the Philippines on MUBI.
What language is Century of Birthing in?
Century of Birthing is a Filipino film (Drama).
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