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Merantau (2009)

Movie ★ 6.5 134 min

Action Drama Thriller

In Minangkabau, West Sumatera, Yuda a skilled practitioner of Silat Harimau is in the final preparations to begin his "Merantau" a century's old rites-of-passage to be carried out by the community's young men that will see him leave the comforts of his idyllic farming village and make a name for himself in the bustling city of Jakarta.

Gareth Evans Director Gareth Evans Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 6, 2009
Runtime
134 min
Box office
$154,660
IMDb
tt1368116
Country
Hong Kong, Indonesia
Language
Indonesian
Studio
PT. Merantau Films, Golden Network Asia

Themes

Cast

Iko Uwais Iko Uwais Yuda Chika Jessica Chika Jessica Astri Christine Hakim Christine Hakim Wulan Mads Koudal Mads Koudal Ratger Yusuf Aulia Yusuf Aulia Adit Alex Abbad Alex Abbad Johni Yayan Ruhian Yayan Ruhian Eric Laurent Buson Laurent Buson Luc Ratna Galih Ratna Galih Ayi Donny Alamsyah Donny Alamsyah Yayan Gareth Evans Gareth Evans Porn Den Videographer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Merantau about?
In Minangkabau, West Sumatera, Yuda a skilled practitioner of Silat Harimau is in the final preparations to begin his "Merantau" a century's old rites-of-passage to be carried out by the community's young men that will see him leave the comforts of his idyllic farming village and make a name for himself in the bustling city of Jakarta.
Who directed Merantau?
Merantau was directed by Gareth Evans.
Who stars in Merantau?
Merantau stars Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal.
When was Merantau released?
Merantau is a 2009 action, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Merantau?
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