Out of Order is a 2025 Philippine legal thriller film directed by Richard Faulkerson Jr., in his feature directorial debut and co-written by Randy Q. Villanueva, Atty. Karen Lustica and Ryan Evangelista. The film stars Alden Richards, Heaven Peralejo, Nonie Buencamino with Soliman Cruz, Nicco Manalo, Joyce Ching and a special participation of Ms. Annette Gozon-Valdes.
Synopsis Alex is a rookie lawyer, reluctantly agrees to be his estranged father David defense counsel in a homicide trial, squaring off his prosecutor ex-girlfriend Jenny in the courtroom. While trying to unlock the murder and prove his father's innocence, Alex finds himself more and more involved in the case.
Cast Main Cast Alden Richards as Atty. Alex Roman Euwenn Mikaell as young Alex Roman Heaven Peralejo as Atty. Jennifer Templo Nonie Buencamino as Atty. David Roman Yayo Aguila as Elizabeth Roman Nicco Manalo as Tolits Joyce Ching as Gabbie Soliman Cruz as Atty. Nicolas Maximo
Special participation Francine Garcia as Nadja Galang Tenten Mendoza as Gigi Andrea del Rosario as Sofia Galang Annette Gozon-Valdes as Judge Welhilmina Corpuz-Pedad
Extended cast Jonathan Veloso as Balat Michael Canoy as Buknoy Archie Daguinod as Sgt. Gatdula Mark de Guzman as Sgt. Gomez Mitch Gensis as Junilin Star Orjaliza as Brenda Joshua Cabiladas as Baltazar Rey Noel Roylo as Medico-legal officer
Production Pre-production Prior to filming, Peralejo had a personal role immersion for her character and would tag along with her friend, an Ateneo law student to observe a court hearing at San Juan Hall of Justice. For their characters immersion, Richards and Heaven Peralejo watched the actual court proceedings everyday for a week at the Quezon City Hall of Justice. Richard said that wearing several hats of responsibility was very challenging for him.
Filming The filming began from November to December 2023 in Laguna and Taguig City. Principal Photography for the film was in January 2024. Originally, the film was 3 and 1/2 hours long but was trimmed down to abide Netflix standards.
Release The film was an official entry to the 3rd Da Nang Asian International Film Festival (DANAFF) in Vietnam, which was screened from June 29 to July 5, 2025. Out of Order was an official entry to 2025 Jagran Film Festival in Mumbai, India. The movie was released on October 2, 2025 on Netflix Philippines, it landed on the number 1 spot in the top 10 most watched movies.
Accolades Organization Year Category Recipient(s) Result NDM+ Awards 2026Best Supporting Actress Heaven Peralejo
References
External links Out of Order at IMDb