Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan Review (2022) — 72% Celluloid Score
Directed by Syamsul Yusof · 2022 ·
Is Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan worth watching?
Yes. Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan (2022) earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (75%). See the 3 inputs.
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Also known as Mat Kilau: El Guerrero Malayo Mat Kilau: O Guerreiro da Malásia 맛 킬라우 末基劳：英雄崛起 馬來英雄末基勞 มัต คีเลา นักสู้เพื่อมาเลย์ Mat Kilau مات كيلاو
🏆 1 award win · 2 nominations — Won Best Costume Design, Festival Filem Malaysia 2023
Skop Productions Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (75/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Celluloid Score 72% combines 3 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan worth watching?
Yes — Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Historic box-office dominance for Malaysian cinema — critics debated historical liberties but audiences embraced a rousing silat spectacle that proved local heroes could outdraw imported blockbusters.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (75%).
What is Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan about?
In 1890s Pahang, Malay warriors led by the legendary silat fighter Mat Kilau resist British colonial forces exploiting local mines and betraying treaty promises. Syamsul Yusof mounts Malaysia's highest-grossing film as a patriotic action epic where martial-arts choreography carries national mythology.
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Critic Reviews
Mat Kilau (2022) Review: Silat Against the Empire
★★★★☆
Mat Kilau is Syamsul Yusof's Malaysian silat epic about Malay warriors resisting British rule in 1890s Pahang, a rousing, record-breaking action spectacle.
Yes, with reservations. It is thrilling, big-screen martial-arts action with national pride at its core, best for action fans who can accept its broad strokes.
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Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan: frequently asked questions
Is Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan worth watching?
Yes. Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 72%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan?
In the United States, Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan?
Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
What is Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan rated?
Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan is rated 15 in the UK, 13+ in Indonesia, P13 in Malaysia, PG13 in Singapore and R18+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan?
Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan is directed by Syamsul Yusof and stars Adi Putra, Fattah Amin, Johan As'ari, Namron.
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