# Gundala (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/gundala-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% (excluded from composite) |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Joko Anwar |
| Genres | Action, Superhero |
| Runtime | 123 min |
| Festival premiere | Festival Film Indonesia 2019 (Best Cinematography) |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 2 nominations |

## Quick answer

Gundala (2019) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Anwar's gritty local superhero film proved Indonesia could build its own cinematic universe with political bite. Directed by Joko Anwar.

## Celluloid verdict

Anwar's gritty local superhero film proved Indonesia could build its own cinematic universe with political bite.

## Synopsis

A journalist gains lightning powers and fights corruption in Jakarta as part of Indonesia's Bumilangit superhero universe.

## Cast

Abimana Aryasatya, Tara Basro, Bront Palarae

## Accolades

Premiered at Festival Film Indonesia 2019, where it won the Best Cinematography.
- Won Best Cinematography — Citra Awards 2019
- Nominated for Best Actor — Citra Awards 2019
- Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay — Citra Awards 2019

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video
the United States: Prime Video
the United Kingdom: Prime Video
Indonesia: Vidio
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Gundala worth watching?**
Gundala holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Anwar's gritty local superhero film proved Indonesia could build its own cinematic universe with political bite.

**What is Gundala about?**
A journalist gains lightning powers and fights corruption in Jakarta as part of Indonesia's Bumilangit superhero universe.

**Who directed Gundala?**
Gundala (2019) was directed by Joko Anwar.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Gundala?**
77% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (88/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (6.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Gundala win?**
Gundala won Best Cinematography (Citra Awards 2019), with 2 further nominations.

**Where can I watch Gundala?**
Gundala is streaming on Prime Video; on Prime Video in the United States; on Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on Vidio in Indonesia. Availability varies by region.

## Pertanyaan umum (Bahasa Indonesia)

**Kapan film Gundala tayang?**
Gundala tayang di bioskop Indonesia pada 15 Juni 2019. Disutradarai Joko Anwar.

**Sinopsis film Gundala**
Gundala (2019) adalah Film aksi dan superhero Indonesia garapan Joko Anwar. Dibintangi Abimana Aryasatya, Tara Basro, dan Bront Palarae.

**Siapa pemain film Gundala?**
Gundala dibintangi Abimana Aryasatya, Tara Basro, dan Bront Palarae. Disutradarai Joko Anwar.

**Siapa sutradara film Gundala?**
Gundala (2019) disutradarai Joko Anwar.

**Apakah film Gundala layak ditonton?**
Ya. Gundala (2019) mendapat Celluloid Score 77%. Skor ini komposit hingga empat input terverifikasi (editorial Celluloid, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb); sentimen penonton ditampilkan terpisah.

**Di mana nonton film Gundala?**
Gundala tersedia di Vidio di Indonesia. Ketersediaan bisa berubah; anggap ini cuplikan, bukan jaminan.

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