Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Philo
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Philo has everything you need to celebrate!
Our AAPI Heritage Month Hub is available all month long on the homepage and features curated collections of movies, shows, and anime that highlight diverse cultures, epic sagas, clever comedies, and so much more.
Here’s a preview of some of the top movies and shows you can enjoy this May on Philo.
Main Character Energy
Whale Rider
Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the next chief dies at birth. However, his twin sister, Pai, survives. At age 12, she enlists the help of her grandmother and the training of her uncle to claim her birthright. But to break with convention, she’ll have to do the impossible: win over her ultra-traditional grandfather.
Watch Whale Rider on Holiday+ (free channel) with Philo.
The Wedding Guest
Jay (Dev Patel) is a man with a secret who travels from Britain to Pakistan to attend a wedding, armed with duct tape, a shotgun, and a plan to kidnap the bride-to-be. Despite his cold efficiency, the plot quickly spirals out of control, sending Jay and his hostage on the run across the border and through the railway stations, back alleys, and black markets of New Delhi.
Watch The Wedding Guest on AMC+ with Philo.
John Wick
Legendary assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) retired from his violent career after marrying the love of his life. Her sudden death leaves John in deep mourning. When sadistic mobster Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen) and his thugs steal John’s prized car and kill the puppy that was a last gift from his wife, John unleashes the remorseless killing machine within and seeks vengeance.
Watch John Wick on MovieSphere by Lionsgate (free channel) with Philo.
Small Screen, Big Impact
Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out
Dr. Sandra Lee, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper, is the most famous dermatological surgeon in the world and an internationally beloved personality. Now, Dr. Lee is ready to take her practice to the next level.
Watch Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out on Lifetime with Philo.
Chef Dynasty: House of Fang
Chef and restaurateur Kathy Fang is ready to expand the business of Fang, the restaurant she co-owns in San Francisco with her father, Peter, while continuing to honor their roots with Chinese fusion dishes.
Watch Chef Dynasty: House of Fang on Food Network with Philo.
Fixer Upper
Chip and Joanna Gaines own and operate Magnolia Homes, a remodeling and design business in Waco, Texas, and “Fixer Upper” shows the process by which the couple turns dilapidated but potential-rich houses into showplaces that are helping revitalize whole neighborhoods throughout central Texas.
Watch Fixer Upper on Magnolia Network with Philo.
Martial Arts Movies
The Karate Kid
Daniel (Ralph Macchio) moves to Southern California with his mother, Lucille (Randee Heller), but quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita), an unassuming repairman who is a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate and preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
Watch The Karate Kid on AMC with Philo.
In ninth-century China, an exiled assassin (Shu Qi) must choose between love and duty when she receives orders to kill a man (Chang Chen) from her past.
Watch The Assassin on Fandor (add-on) with Philo.
Polite Society
Martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
Watch Polite Society on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.
Behind the Camera
Joy Ride
When Audrey’s business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the help of Lolo, her childhood best friend, Kat, a college friend, and Deadeye, Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their epic, no-holds-barred experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, and wild debauchery.
Watch Joy Ride on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.
Killing Eve
Eve, a desk-bound spy, and Villanelle, a talented killer, play a fierce game of cat and mouse—each woman equally obsessed with taking down the other.
Watch Killing Eve on AMC+ with Philo.
The Terror
A series of bizarre deaths haunt a Japanese American community during World War II, while Chester Nakayama and his friends and family face persecution from the American government in a Japanese internment camp.
Watch The Terror on AMC+ with Philo.
Anime
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works
A high school student living in Fuyuki City, Japan, is dragged into the Fifth Holy Grail War.
Watch Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works on AXStv with Philo.
My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission
Japan’s greatest heroes must track down the mastermind behind a deadly chemical attack.
Watch My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.
Hajime No Ippo
Ippo is a high school student who is bullied by his peers. When a professional boxer introduces Ippo to the world of boxing, his life changes.
Watch Hajime No Ippo on Retro Crush with Philo.
Note: At the time of publication, all of the above shows and series were available on demand or coming soon to Philo. We’re constantly striving to bring you the best content for the best price, so some content offerings are subject to change based on network availability. Check out our What’s New post to see the top shows and movies coming soon to Philo.
