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ACTION . 2003 . 1h 45m . Thai . 7.1/10

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"No computer graphics. No stunt doubles. No wires."

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.

Director Prachya Pinkaew
Starring Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Patrarin Punyanutatam
Box Office $20.1M
7.1/10
Rating
$20.1M
Box Office
1h 45m
Runtime
2003
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+1,728% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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No computer graphics. No stunt doubles. No wires.

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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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Ong-Bak earned $20.1M worldwide on a $1.1M budget — a 1,728% return on investment.
Director
Ong-Bak was directed by Prachya Pinkaew.
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Cast
Tony Jaa stars as Ting in Ong-Bak.
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Year context
Ong-Bak was released 23 years ago in 2003.

CAST (20)

Tony Jaa
Tony Jaa
Ting
Petchtai Wongkamlao
Petchtai Wongkamlao
George / Humlae
Patrarin Punyanutatam
Patrarin Punyanutatam
Muay Lek
Suchao Pongwilai
Suchao Pongwilai
Komtuan
Choomporn Theppitak
Choomporn Theppitak
Uncle Mao
Cheathavuth Watcharakhun
Cheathavuth Watcharakhun
Peng
Wannakit Siriput
Wannakit Siriput
Don
Rungrawee Barijindakul
Rungrawee Barijindakul
Ngek
CP
Chatthapong Phantana-Angkul
Saming
NA
Nudhapol Asavabhakhin
Toshiro
PC
Pornpimol Chookanthong
Waan
Udom Songsaeng
Udom Songsaeng
Meun
BY
Boonsri Yindee
Hom
AR
Arirat Ratanakaitkosol
Tang-on
WT
Woravit Tangchitsirikul
Pao
CS
Chalongsak Sirimahasal
Lao
SR
Sawang Rodnuch
Noi
SR
Sutin Rodnuch
Jamnean
VT
Voranart Tantipidok
Abbot
SC
Somjai Chanmoontree
Bodyguard 1

BOX OFFICE

$1.1M
Budget
$20.1M
Revenue
+1728%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

STUDIOS (4)

Baa-Ram-Ewe Sahamongkolfilm EuropaCorp Golden Network Asia

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
Thai
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (1,826 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$1,100,000
Box Office
$20,112,926
Profit
+$19,012,926
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Ong-Bak?
Ong-Bak has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed Ong-Bak?
Ong-Bak was directed by Prachya Pinkaew.
Who stars in Ong-Bak?
The cast of Ong-Bak includes Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Patrarin Punyanutatam, Suchao Pongwilai, Choomporn Theppitak.
How much did Ong-Bak make at the box office?
Ong-Bak earned $20,112,926 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,100,000.
What is the rating of Ong-Bak?
Ong-Bak has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 1,826 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Action Crime

KEYWORDS (7)

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