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Bona

6.619841h 26mMovieDrama

Bona, a middle-class student, becomes infatuated with a struggling actor, Gardo, and drops out of school to live with him. She becomes his unpaid maid, performing chores and enduring his relationships with other women, in the hopes of reciprocation.

DirectorLino Brocka
WriterCenen Ramones
ProducerNora Aunor

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lino Brocka

NANora Aunor
Nora Aunor
Bona
PSPhillip Salvador
Phillip Salvador
Gardo
MDMarissa Delgado
Marissa Delgado
Katrina
RMRaquel Monteza
Raquel Monteza
Nancy
VGVenchito Galvez
Venchito Galvez
Bona's Father
RCRustica Carpio
Rustica Carpio
Bona's Mother
NJNanding Josef
Nanding Josef
Nilo
SMSpanky Manikan
Spanky Manikan
Bona's Brother
RRRuby Ruiz
Ruby Ruiz
Bona's Sister
JLJoel Lamangan
Joel Lamangan
Director
AAArchie Adamos
Archie Adamos
Bystander
RHRene Hawkins
Rene Hawkins
Rene

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Bona — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bona?

Bona is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bona on Netflix?

No, Bona is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Bona on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bona isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Bona is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.