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The Debut

6.020001h 28mRMovieDrama

Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son--who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA--will become a…

DirectorGene Cajayon
WritersGene Cajayon·John Manal Castro

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Cast · Directed by Gene Cajayon

Dante Basco
Dante Basco
Ben Mercado
Jayson Schaal
Jayson Schaal
Doug
Brian Card
Brian Card
Dave
Mindy Spence
Mindy Spence
Jennifer
Nicole Hawkyard
Nicole Hawkyard
Susie
Brandon Martinez
Brandon Martinez
Rick
Ernie Zarate
Ernie Zarate
Tito Lenny
Gina Alajar
Gina Alajar
Gina Mercado
Bernadette Balagtas
Bernadette Balagtas
Rose Mercado
Derek Basco
Derek Basco
Edwin Mercado
Joy Bisco
Joy Bisco
Annabelle Manalo
Rawlins Apilado
Rawlins Apilado
Jun

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The Debut — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Debut?

The Debut is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Debut on Netflix?

No, The Debut is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Debut on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Debut is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

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