The Debut
Directed by
Filipino-American high school student Ben works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son, who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA, will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future.
Meet the cast
Cast
Dante Basco
Ben Mercado
Jayson Schaal
Doug
Brian Card
Dave
Mindy Spence
Jennifer
Nicole Hawkyard
Susie
Brandon Martinez
Rick
Ernie Zarate
Tito Lenny
Gina Alajar
Gina Mercado
Bernadette Balagtas
Rose Mercado
Derek Basco
Edwin Mercado
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
Movie Mates Reviews ⭐
Ratings and reviews from the Movie Mates community.
Movie Mates Rating
Be the first Movie Mate to rate it.
Write a Review
Sign in to post a review. You can still read what other Movie Mates think below.
What Movie Mates Think
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this movie.
Where to Watch
Streaming availability
Find It Free Online
Search public video platforms
Movies Mates can open a targeted search for The Debut (2000). Look for a legitimate full-length upload from an official or licensed channel.
Expected movie runtime: 1h 28m. This can help you avoid trailers, clips, reviews, and shortened uploads.
Movies Mates does not host these videos and does not verify that every search result is authorized or available in your region. Check the uploader and platform details before watching.
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability can change and may vary by location, subscription, or account.