Ong Bak

No computer graphics. No stunt doubles. No wires.

Release Date 2003-01-21

Runtime 105 minutes

Status Released

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.

Budget $1,100,000

Revenue $20,112,926

Vote Average 7.132/10

Vote Count 1733

Popularity 5.1552

Original Language th

Backdrop

What makes this movie Worth Watching

Set in rural Thailand, Ong Bak delves into local folklore, specifically the legend of the Ong Bak statue, which is believed to be a protective spirit. The movie's title translates to 'Dancing Shield' in English.

The film showcases incredible martial arts action choreographed by Tony Jaa, who also stars as the lead character.
Ong Bak offers a unique blend of traditional Thai martial arts (Muay Thai) and stuntwork, creating a visually stunning spectacle.
The movie's storytelling is minimal but engaging, relying more on action sequences to drive the narrative forward.

Fun Facts

Tony Jaa performed nearly all his own stunts and choreographed many of the fight sequences in the film.
The Ong Bak statue featured in the movie is a real artifact housed at Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (Trat City Hall) in Trat Province, Thailand.
Some scenes were filmed at Lopburi's ancient city of Khmer, which has been used as a filming location for several other Thai films.