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The Debut (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Debut (2001) movie poster

The Debut is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Gene Cajayon, starring Dante Basco. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$1.7M
Metascore
60
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The Debut (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Gene Cajayon
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Debut About?

The premise of The Debut without spoilers.

A group of diverse actors comes together to help a visionary director, Gabriel Olivares, complete his ambitious film project. Facing creative challenges and personal struggles, the ensemble must find a way to collaborate and overcome obstacles to realize the director's artistic vision. Their shared passion for storytelling becomes essential as they work to bring the film to life, navigating a complex journey filled with both tension and eventual triumph.

The Debut Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • based on short film
  • young
  • man
  • party
  • birthday party
  • high school
  • thug
  • racism
  • postal worker
  • father son relationship
  • drawing
  • dance
+10 more
  • culture clash
  • coming of age
  • comic book shop
  • brother sister relationship
  • beer
  • basketball
  • artist
  • filipino american
  • debut
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Debut Cast

Dante Basco stars in The Debut. Directed by Gene Cajayon.

Ratings

The Debut Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Debut 60 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Debut Box Office

The Debut grossed $1.7 million worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7M

US & Canada
$1.7M
Videos

The Debut Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Debut.

The Debut Trailer
Details

The Debut Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Das Debüt” and “Az én családom!”.

Also known as
  • Das Debüt
  • Az én családom!
  • Дебют
  • Conflito de Gerações
  • 데뷰
  • 我的菲律宾成年礼
  • Sıra Ben'de

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FAQ

The Debut FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Debut, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Debut?

The Debut runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Debut released?

The Debut was released on October 5, 2001.

Who directed The Debut?

The Debut was directed by Gene Cajayon.

Who is in the cast of The Debut?

The Debut stars Dante Basco.

How much did The Debut make at the box office?

The Debut grossed $1.7 million worldwide.

How is The Debut rated?

The Debut has 60 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does The Debut have a post-credit scene?

No. The Debut has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Debut in?

The original language of The Debut is Spanish.

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