Merantau (2009)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Merantau is an action, drama and thriller movie from 2009. It is directed by Gareth Evans. The cast includes Iko Uwais, Alex Abbad and Yayan Ruhian. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Gareth EvansDirector
- Iko Uwaisas Yuda
- Alex Abbadas Johni
- Yayan Ruhianas Eric
- Donny Alamsyahas Yayan
- Chika Jessicaas Astri
- Christine Hakimas Wulan
- Mads Koudalas Ratger
- Yusuf Auliaas Adit
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Questions about Merantau
- What genre is Merantau?
- Merantau is categorised as Action, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Merantau?
- Iko Uwais, Alex Abbad, Yayan Ruhian, Donny Alamsyah, Chika Jessica appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Merantau?
- Gareth Evans directed Merantau.
- How long is Merantau?
- Merantau runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is Merantau worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Merantau?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
