FAMAS Award for Best Picture
The FAMAS Award for Best Picture is one of the FAMAS Awards, awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award, which are voted on by Palanca Award-winning writers and movie columnists, writers and people in the film industry. The Best Picture FAMAS has always been considered the most important and top prize, and has been awarded by Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences ever since the very first ceremony in 1953.
The FAMAS Award winner for Best Picture is usually the most prestigious selection of the best Filipino motion picture of the year. The FAMAS Best Pictures are held in high regard as the FAMAS is the equivalent of the Academy Awards in the Philippines.
Winners and nominees
In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.1950s
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhay | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Salabusab | Premiere Productions, Inc. |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Higit sa Lahat | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
| Dakilang Hudas | People's Pictures | |
| Paltik | People's Pictures | |
| Rosanna | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Sonny Boy | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Luksang Tagumpay | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
| Ang Buhay at Pag-Ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal | Bagumbayan Productions, Balatbat Productions | |
| Desperado | People's Pictures, Premiere Productions | |
| Hokus Pokus | Premiere Productions | |
| Kumander 13 | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Kalibre.45 | Premiere Productions | |
| Kamay ni Cain | People's Pictures | |
| Krisalis | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
| Sino ang Maysala? | Vera-Perez Productions | Jose O. Vera |
| Veronica | Sampaguita Pictures | Jose O. Vera |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig | Pacific Movie Productions | |
| Alaalang Banal | Vera-Perez Productions | Jose O. Vera |
| Anak ng Lasengga | People's Pictures | |
| Bobby | Sampaguita Pictures | Jose O. Vera |
| Condenado | Sampaguita Pictures | Jose O. Vera |
| Laban sa Lahat | Premiere Productions | |
| Singing Idol | People's Pictures | |
| Talipandas | Sampaguita Pictures | Jose O. Vera |
| Verganza | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
| Water Lily | Premiere Productions | Cirio H. Santiago |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Biyaya Ng Lupa | LVN Pictures | |
| Cry Freedom | Banaue Pictures | |
| Kamandag | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Kilabot sa Makiling | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Ang Maton | Premiere Productions |
1960s
- 1960 Huwag Mo Akong Limutin – Premiere Productions
- *Gumuhong Bantayog – Sampaguita Pictures
- *Kadenang Putik – People's Pictures
- *Kung Ako'y Mahal Mo – LVN Pictures
- *Krus na Daan – Master Productions
- 1961 Noli Me Tangere – Arriva Pictures
- *Alaala Kita – People's Pictures
- *Mga Yapak na Walang Bakas – Premiere Productions
- *The Moises Padilla Story – MML Productions
- *Nag-uumpugang Bato – Larry Santiago Productions
- 1962 El Filibusterismo – Arriva Pictures and Bayanihan Pictures
- *Ako Ang Katarungan – Lea Productions
- *Albano Brothers – FPJ Productions
- *Kapag Buhay ang Inutang – People's Pictures
- *Ligaw na Daigdig – Tamaraw Productions
- *Madugong Paghihiganti – MML Productions
- *Markang Rehas – Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Pictures
- *Oy, Akin 'ata Yan – Dalisay Pictures
- *Pitong Makasalanan – Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Pictures
- *Walang Panginoon – Jazmin Pictures
- 1963 Sigaw ng Digmaan – FPJ Productions
- *Angustia – Panlilio Films
- *Dapithapon – Bernard Bonnin Films
- *Ito ang Maynila – FPJ Productions
- *The Lacson Story – Lacson Films
- *Naku, Yabang – Dalisay Pictures
- *Sa Atin ang Daigdig – Filipinas Pictures
- *Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang – Hollywood Far East Productions
- *Zigzag – Medallion Pictures
- 1964 Geron Busabos, ang Batang Quiapo – Emar Pictures
- *Kulay Dugo ang Gabi – People's Pictures
- *Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso – Larry Santiago Productions
- *Salambao – Zultana Pictures
- *Scout Ranger – Zultana Pictures
- 1965 Daigdig ng mga Api – Filmmaker Pictures
- *Ana Roberta – Ambassador Films
- *Dugo sa Pantalan – Filmmaker Pictures
- *Iginuhit ng Tadhana – 777 Films
- *Iginuhit sa Buhangin – Hollywood Far East Productions
- *Pilipinas Kong Mahal – FPJ Productions
- *Portrait of an Artist as Filipino – Diadem Pictures
- *Sa Kamay ng mga Kilabot – Emar Pictures
- *Sa Oras ng Kadiliman – Hollywood Far East Productions
- *Sapang Palay – Emar Pictures
- 1966 Ito Ang Pilipino – Emar Pictures
- *Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag-Ibig – Dramatic Films
- *Ibulong Mo Sa Hangin – AM Productions
- *The Passionate Strangers – Michael J. Parsons
- *Sabotage – Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
- 1967 Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan – Virgo Production
- *Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak – Luis Nepomuceno Productions
- *Ang Langit ay Para sa Lahat – Lopez Productions
- *O Pagsintang Labis – Virgo Production
- *Valiente Brothers – Emar Pictures
- 1968 Igorota – Luis Nepomuceno Productions
- *Artista ang Aking Asawa – Lea Productions
- *Barbaro Cristobal – FPJ Productions
- *De Colores – Arco Iris Motion Pictures
- *Kasalanan Kaya? – Virgo Production
- *Oh! My Papa – Lea Productions
- *Psycho Maniac – Regina Productions
- *Salamisim – Lea Productions
- *Siete Dolores – Virgo Production
- 1969 Pinagbuklod ng Langit – 777 Films
- *Adriana – Lea Productions
- *Badlis sa Kinabuhi – S-R Productions
- *Ikaw – Virgo Production
- *Patria Adorada – Emar Pictures
1970s
- 1970 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit – FPJ Productions
- *Psycho Sex Killer – Emar Pictures
- *Santiago – Lea Productions
- *Tubog sa Ginto – Lea Productions
- *Wanted: Perfect Mother – Lea Productions
- 1971 Lilet – Velarde and Associates
- *Asedillo – FPJ Productions
- *Hukom Bitay – Trans-Asia Pictures
- *Lumuha Pati Mga Anghel – Lea Productions
- *Nympha – Joy Productions
- *Pagdating sa Dulo – Frankesa Films
- *Ang Uliran – Premiere Productions
- 1972 Kill the Pushers – JE Productions
- *Ang Alamat – FPJ Productions
- *Babae, Ikaw ang Dahilan – Virgo Production
- * Mahalin Mo Sana Ako – Virgo Production
- *Tatay na si Erap – JE Productions
- *Villa Miranda – Lea Productions
- 1973 Nueva Viscaya – Roda Films
- *Erap is My Guy – JE Productions
- *Esteban – FPJ Productions
- *Lalaki, Kasalanan Mo – Virgo Production
- *Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko – Topaz Productions
- *Paruparong Itim – NV Productions
- *Tanikalang Apoy – Lea Productions
- 1974 Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang – Cinemanila Corporation
- *Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko – Virgo Production
- *Batingaw – Virgo Production
- *Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae – Juan de la Cruz Production
- *Kapitan Eddie Set – Imus Productions
- *Manila Connection – JE Productions
- *Pacific Connection – Luis Nepomuceno Productions
- *Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara – Rosas Productions
- *Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa – Gemini Films International
- 1975 Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag – Cinemanila Corporation
- *Banaue – NV Productions
- *Hatulan Kung Kasalanan
- *Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga – Lea Productions
- *Saan Ka Pupunta, Ms. Lutgarda Nicolas? – Silver Films
- 1976 Minsa'y Isnag Gamugamo – Premiere Productions
- *Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon – Hemisphere Pictures
- *Insiang – Cine Manila Corporation
- *Itim – Cinema Artists
- * Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos – NV Productions
- 1977 Bakya Mo Neneng – JE Productions
- *Maligno – Rosas Productions
- 1978 Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-Itim ng Tagak – V.S. Films
- *Atsay – Ian Films
- *Gumising Ka, Maruja – FPJ Productions
- *Isang Gabi sa Iyo...Isang Gabi sa Akin – AA Productions
- *Rubia Servios – Sampaguita Pictures
- 1979 Jaguar – Golden City Production and Bancom Audiovision
- *Durugin si Totoy Bato – FPJ Productions
- *Huwag, Bayaw – Seven Wonders Productions
- *Ina Ka ng Anak Mo – Premiere Productions
- *Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe – FPJ Productions
1980s
- 1980 Aguila – Bancom Audiovision
- *Brutal – Bancom Audiovision
- *Kakabakaba Ka Ba? – LVN Pictures
- *Langis at Tubig – Sining Silangan Productions
- *Pag-Ibig na Walang Dangal – Bancom Audiovision
- *Taga sa Panahon – Premiere Productions
- 1981 Kumander Alibasbas – JE Productions
- *Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? – Four Seasons Films International
- *Pakawalan Mo Ako – MVP Pictures
- *Salome – Bancom Audiovision
- 1982 Cain at Abel – Cine Suerte, Inc.
- *Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan – Viva Films
- *Himala – Experimental Cinema of the Philippines
- *Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto – FPJ Productions
- *Sinasamba Kita – Viva Films
- 1983 Karnal – Cine Suerte, Inc.
- 1984 Ang Padrino – FPJ Productions
- 1985 Paradise Inn – Amazalde Films
- 1986 Gabi Na Kumander – Viva Films
- 1987 Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-Ibig – Viva Films
- 1988 Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos – Regal Films
- 1989 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit – Regal Films
1990s
- 1990 Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? – MRN Films
- 1991 Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. – MRN Films
- 1992 Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal – Reyna Films
- 1993 Masahol Pa Sa Hayop – Four N Films
- 1994 Lipa Massacre – Golden Lion Films and Viva Films
- 1995 Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin – Reyna Films
- 1996 Mumbaki – Neo Films
- 1997 Rizal sa Dapitan – Movieprize Films
- 1998 Jose Rizal – GMA Films
- 1999 Muro-Ami – GMA Films
2000s
- 2000 Tanging Yaman – Star Cinema
- 2001 Bagong Buwan – Star Cinema
- 2002 Mga Munting Tinig – CAP Philippines and Teamwork Productions
- 2003 Magnifico – Violett Films
- 2004 Naglalayag – Angora Films
- 2005 Nasaan Ka Man – Star Cinema
- * Blue Moon – Regal Films
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Star Cinema | Malou Santos, Charo Santos-Concio |
| Inang Yaya | Unitel Pictures | Maricel Soriano, Wyngard Tracy |
| Summer Heat | Centerstage Productions, G-Entertainment | Arlene L. Sy |
| Kubrador | MLR Films Inc. | Joji Alonso |
| Umaaraw, Umuulan | Heaven's Best Productions | Harlene Bautista, Hero Bautista |
- 2007 Katas ng Saudi – Maverick Films
- 2008 Baler – Bida Productions
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Dukot | ATD Entertainment | |
| Regal Films | Roselle Monteverde-Teo | |
| Sagrada Familia | Legalas Entertainment Productions | Dennis Evangelista |
| .I Love You, Goodbye | Star Cinema | Malou Santos |
| In My Life | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
| You Changed My Life | Star Cinema, Viva Films | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Vic del Rosario |
| Ang Panday | GMA Films, Imus Productions | Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Jose Mari Abacan, Marlon Bautista |
2010s
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
| Sa'yo Lamang | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
| Dalaw | Star Cinema, Cinemedia, MJM Productions | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Kris Aquino |
| Rosario | Cinemabuhay International, Studio 5 | Albert Martinez, Ernesto 'Bong' Sta. Maria Jr. |
| Miss You like Crazy | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
| Sigwa | Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Cinemalaya Foundation, Star Express, Sine Totoo | Pelita Peralta-Uy, Stanley T. Uy |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Viva Films, Scenema Concept International, CMB | Leonard Villalon | |
| A Mother's Story | The Filipino Channel | Olivia de Jesus, John D. Lazatin, Kerwin Du |
| Ang Panday 2 | GMA Films, Imus Productions | Marlon Bautista, Annette Gozon-Abrogar |
| In the Name of Love | Star Cinema | Marizel Samson-Martinez |
| The Road | GMA Films | Annette Gozon-Abrogar |
| Segunda Mano | Star Cinema, Agosto Dos Pictures, MJM Productions | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Dingdong Dantes, Kris Aquino, Edward Mangahas |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| El Presidente | Viva Films, Scenema Concept International, CMB | Scenema Concept International |
| A Secret Affair | Viva Films | Vic Del Rosario, Vicente Del Rosario III, Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus, June T. Rufino |
| One More Try | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
| Migrante | XITI Productions | XITI Productions |
| The Mistress | Star Cinema | Elma Medua, Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Star Cinema | Marizel Samson Martinez | |
| Everything About Her | Star Cinema | |
| Kusina | Cinemalaya Foundation Cinematografica Films | |
| The Unmarried Wife | Star Cinema | |
| Ringgo: The Dog Shooter |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| QCinema | Achinette Villamor | |
| Ang Larawan | Culturtain Musicat Productions | Celeste Legaspi, Girlie Rodis |
| Birdshot | PelikulaRED | Pamela L. Reyes |
| Love You to the Stars and Back | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
| Nervous Translation | Los Otros Films, Creative Programs | John Torres, Ronald Arguelles |
| Paki | Cinema One Originals | |
| Respeto | Cinemalaya Foundation | Monster Jimenez |
| The Chanters | QCinema | |
| Tu Pug Imatuy | Solar Entertainment | Brillante Mendoza |
| Yield |
| Film | Production company | Producer |
| Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus | The IdeaFirst Company | |
| Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. | Charo Santos-Concio |
| Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw | Epic Media | |
| A Short History Of A Few Bad Things | Cinema One Originals, Deligero & Co. | |
| Dog Days | QCinema | |
| Artikulo Uno Productions, TBA Studios | Joe Alandy, Daphne O. Chiu | |
| Kung Paano Siya Nawala | Arkeo Films, Buchi Boy Films, TBA Studios, Tuko Films Productions | Joe Alandy |
| Never Not Love You | Viva Films | Vincent del Rosario III, Veronique del Rosario-Corpus, Antoinette Jadaone, Dan Villegas |
| Fisting: Never Tear Us Apart | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. | Giancarlo Abrahan |
| Oda Sa Wala | Black Sheep Film Productions, Epic Media | Bianca Balbuena, Iana Bernardez, Kriz G. Gazmen |