Ong-Bak (2003)

Kernel Score: 79% · 1,834 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Action, Crime

Released: 2003-01-31

Runtime: 105 minutes

Where to watch Ong-Bak

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.

Ong-Bak parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that Ong-Bak is an R-rated martial arts action film centered on intense hand-to-hand fighting.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Muay Thai martial arts action film with extensive fighting sequences.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Prachya Pinkaew

Cast

  • Tony Jaa as Ting
  • Petchtai Wongkamlao as George / Humlae
  • Patrarin Punyanutatam as Muay Lek
  • Suchao Pongwilai as Komtuan
  • Choomporn Theppitak as Uncle Mao
  • Cheathavuth Watcharakhun as Peng
  • Wannakit Siriput as Don
  • Rungrawee Barijindakul as Ngek
  • Chatthapong Phantana-Angkul as Saming
  • Nudhapol Asavabhakhin as Toshiro

Ong-Bak FAQ

Is Ong-Bak good?

Ong-Bak has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,834 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Ong-Bak?

In the US you can stream Ong-Bak on Prime Video and Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Ong-Bak OK for kids?

Ong-Bak is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Ong-Bak is an R-rated martial arts action film centered on intense hand-to-hand fighting.

What movies are like Ong-Bak?

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