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7.2 / 10(1,980 votes)IMDbR20031h 45m$20.1M Worldwide GrossThailand, France

Ong-Bak

องค์บาก

“No computer graphics. No stunt doubles. No wires.”

Synopsis

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.

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ตัวอย่าง องค์บาก (Official Trailer)Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 17, 2004

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 4, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (18.28x ROI)

Production Budget

$1.1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$20.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

18.28x

+$19M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $1.1MWorldwide: $20.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Prachya Pinkaew
Screenplay & Story
Suphachai Sittiaumponpan
Original Score
Richard Wells, Romaric Laurence
Original Title
องค์บาก
Country of Origin
Thailand, France
Spoken Languages
English, Thai
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$1.1M
Worldwide Gross
$20.1M
Production Studios
Baa-Ram-Ewe, Sahamongkolfilm, EuropaCorp

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Prachya Pinkaew

Screenplay & Story

Suphachai Sittiaumponpan, Prachya Pinkaew, Panna Rittikrai

Original Score & Music

Richard Wells, Romaric Laurence

Director of Photography

Nattawut Kittikhun

Film Editing

Thanat Sunsin, Thanapat Taweesuk, Nonthakorn Thaweesuk

Producers

Prachya Pinkaew, Somsak Techaratanaprasert, Sukanya Vongsthapat, Luc Besson, Akarapol Techaratanaprasert

Department Leadership Roster

Prachya Pinkaew

Prachya Pinkaew

Director

Suphachai Sittiaumponpan

Screenplay

Prachya Pinkaew

Prachya Pinkaew

Producer

Sukanya Vongsthapat

Producer

Richard Wells

Original Music Composer

Nattawut Kittikhun

Director of Photography

Thanat Sunsin

Editor

Thanapat Taweesuk

Editor

Akarapol Techaratanaprasert

Producer

Banlu Srisaeng

Stunt Coordinator

Romaric Laurence

Original Music Composer

Nonthakorn Thaweesuk

Nonthakorn Thaweesuk

Editor

Arkadech Keawkotr

Production Design

Worathon Kritsanaklin

Costume Design

Seng Kawee

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA15+

Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ong-Bak

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ong-Bak about?

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.

Who directed Ong-Bak?

Ong-Bak was directed by Prachya Pinkaew.

Who stars in Ong-Bak?

The principal cast of Ong-Bak includes Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Patrarin Punyanutatam, Suchao Pongwilai, Choomporn Theppitak.

When was Ong-Bak released and how long is it?

Ong-Bak was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of Ong-Bak?

Ong-Bak had a reported production budget of $1.1M and grossed $20.1M at the worldwide box office (18.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Ong-Bak?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ong-Bak was composed by Richard Wells, Romaric Laurence.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ong-Bak?

Ong-Bak holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).