---
title: "BuyBust"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/buybust-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 496283
imdb_id: "tt5938084"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 66
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# BuyBust (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/buybust-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "BuyBust" (2018).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
No markdown, asterisks, headings, or bullet points.
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Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: BuyBust (stylized as BUYBUST).
Year: 2018.
Country/Origin: Philippine film.
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime (TMDB); Action thriller (Wikipedia).
Director/Co-writer: Erik Matti.
Cast: Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera (top-billed); Nina Manigan (anti-narcotics special operative).
Synopsis: A special forces team is sent to snuff out a drug den, but find themselves trapped inside it after being set-up and betrayed.
Plot detail: Anti-narcotics special operative Nina Manigan survives the slaughter of her entire squad in a drug raid compromised by dirty cops.
Release Date: 08/01/2018 (PH).
Runtime: 2h 7m.
Other: World premiere at New York Asian Film Festival.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): BuyBust is a

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Erik Matti
- **Networks / Studios**: Reality Entertainment, Viva Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anne Curtis** as *Nina Manigan*
- **Brandon Vera** as *Rico Yatco*
- **Joross Gamboa** as *Cocky*
- **Mara Lopez** as *Loren Santos*
- **Nonie Buencamino** as *Director Alvarez*
- **Aj Muhlach** as *Gelo Elia*
- **Victor Neri** as *Bernie Lacson*
- **Alex Calleja** as *Teban*
- **Arjo Atayde** as *Biggie Chen*
- **Levi Ignacio** as *Chongki*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch BuyBust online?
BuyBust is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is BuyBust worth watching?
BuyBust holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 66 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie BuyBust and when was it released?
BuyBust is a feature film with a runtime of 127 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed BuyBust?
BuyBust was directed by Erik Matti.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [BuyBust — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/496283)
- [BuyBust - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BuyBust)
- [BuyBust (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5938084/fullcredits/)
- [BuyBust (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/496283-buybust/cast)
- ['BuyBust' Review](https://variety.com/)
- [BuyBust Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/27612-buy-bust/cast)

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