American Adobo
2001, Tagalog. Directed by Laurice Guillen.
Sex is the appetizer. Love is the main course. Friendship is the dessert.
The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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- Released
- 29 September 2001
- Country
- United States of America, Philippines
- Written by
- Vincent R. Nebrida
- Budget
- $344
- Box office
- $343K
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American Adobo runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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American Adobo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 2001. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Adobo?
If you liked American Adobo, try The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure, What's Love Got to Do with It?, Let's Make Love.
Who directed American Adobo?
American Adobo (2001) was directed by Laurice Guillen and stars Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao.