On the Job
Synopsis
On The Job is about the ambitions and passions of four men trying to make a living, for themselves and their families. It shows the parallels between two prison inmates who are contract killers, and the two agents of the law investigating the murders. As they get caught in a web of machination of corrupt government officials, their jobs lead them on a head-on collision against each other with their loved ones as collateral damage.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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On The Job - Cannes Film Festival Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-14
Top Cast
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Joel Torre
Mario "Tatang" Maghari
Piolo Pascual
Francis Coronel Jr.
Gerald Anderson
Daniel Benitez
Angel Aquino
Lulette
Joey Marquez
Sgt. Joaquin Acosta
Shaina Magdayao
Nicky
Michael De Mesa
Cong. Manrique
Leo Martinez
Gen. Pacheco
Rayver Cruz
Bernabe
Empress Schuck
Tina
Vivian Velez
Thelma
Rosanna Roces
Gigi
Mon Confiado
Boy
JM de Guzman
Boyet
William Martinez
Rex
Dawn Jimenez
Diane
Niño Muhlach
Ramon
Baldo Marro
Esteban
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 28, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$466K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.44x
-$587K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Matti
- Screenplay & Story
- Michiko Yamamoto
- Original Score
- Erwin Romulo
- Original Title
- On the Job
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Tagalog, German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $466K
- Production Studios
- Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions, XYZ Films, Reality Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Matti
Michiko Yamamoto, Erik Matti, John Paul Abellera
Erwin Romulo
Jay Halili
Charo Santos, Malou N. Santos, Ronald Monteverde
Department Leadership Roster
Michiko Yamamoto
Screenplay
Jay Halili
Editor
Richard Somes
Production Design
Erik Matti
Director
Erik Matti
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Job
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What is On the Job about?
On The Job is about the ambitions and passions of four men trying to make a living, for themselves and their families. It shows the parallels between two prison inmates who are contract killers, and the two agents of the law investigating the murders. As they get caught in a web of machination of corrupt government officials, their jobs lead them on a head-on collision against each other with their loved ones as collateral damage.
Who directed On the Job?
On the Job was directed by Erik Matti.
Who stars in On the Job?
The principal cast of On the Job includes Joel Torre, Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Angel Aquino, Joey Marquez.
When was On the Job released and how long is it?
On the Job was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of On the Job?
On the Job had a reported production budget of $1.1M and grossed $466K at the worldwide box office (0.44 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for On the Job?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Job was composed by Erwin Romulo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Job?
On the Job holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).