

Brutal
1980, Tagalog. Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
They tell you what it is like to dull the pains of growing up.
A woman after killing her husband and his friends goes into post-traumatic shock and withdraws from any form of communication. A feminist journalist becomes interested in the case and resolves to unravel the truth behind the murders.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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- Released
- 25 December 1980
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Ricky Lee
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Brutal runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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Which OTT platform is Brutal on?
Brutal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1980. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brutal?
If you liked Brutal, try Reality, A Good Woman Is Hard to Find, Careful What You Wish For.
Who directed Brutal?
Brutal (1980) was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and stars Amy Austria, Gina Alajar, Charo Santos.