# Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/marlina-the-murderer-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 78% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Mouly Surya |
| Genres | Western, Thriller |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Festival premiere | Festival Film Indonesia 2018 (Best Picture) |
| Major awards | 4 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Surya's genre-bending revenge road movie reimagines the western for Indonesian women and landscapes. Metascore 77/100. Directed by Mouly Surya.

## Celluloid verdict

Surya's genre-bending revenge road movie reimagines the western for Indonesian women and landscapes.

## Synopsis

A widow traveling through rural Sumatra decapitates her attackers and carries their heads to police in a feminist Indonesian western.

## Cast

Marsha Timothy, Yoga Pratama, Benni Rahmad

## Accolades

Premiered at Festival Film Indonesia 2018, where it won the Best Picture.
- Won Best Picture — Citra Awards 2018
- Won Best Director — Citra Awards 2018
- Won Best Actress — Citra Awards 2018
- Won Best Original Screenplay — Citra Awards 2018

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
Indonesia: Netflix
the Philippines: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts worth watching?**
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts holds a 79% Celluloid Score. Surya's genre-bending revenge road movie reimagines the western for Indonesian women and landscapes.

**What is Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts about?**
A widow traveling through rural Sumatra decapitates her attackers and carries their heads to police in a feminist Indonesian western.

**Who directed Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts?**
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) was directed by Mouly Surya.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts?**
79% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (92/100), Metascore (77/100), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts win?**
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts won Best Picture (Citra Awards 2018), Best Director (Citra Awards 2018), Best Actress (Citra Awards 2018), Best Original Screenplay (Citra Awards 2018).

**Where can I watch Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts?**
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts is on Netflix in Indonesia; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

## Pertanyaan umum (Bahasa Indonesia)

**Kapan film Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak tayang?**
Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak tayang di bioskop Indonesia pada 15 Juni 2017. Disutradarai Mouly Surya.

**Sinopsis film Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak**
Seorang janda di pedalaman Sumba memenggal penyerangnya dan membawa kepala mereka ke polisi — western feminis Indonesia. Judul Indonesia: Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak.

**Siapa pemain film Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak?**
Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak dibintangi Marsha Timothy, Yoga Pratama, dan Benni Rahmad. Disutradarai Mouly Surya.

**Siapa sutradara film Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak?**
Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak (2017) disutradarai Mouly Surya.

**Apakah film Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak layak ditonton?**
Ya. Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak (2017) mendapat Celluloid Score 79%. Skor ini komposit hingga empat input terverifikasi (editorial Celluloid, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb); sentimen penonton ditampilkan terpisah.

**Di mana nonton film Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak?**
Marlina Si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak tersedia di Netflix di Indonesia. Ketersediaan bisa berubah; anggap ini cuplikan, bukan jaminan.

---
Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

Markdown mirror: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/marlina-the-murderer-2017.md