# Merantau (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/merantau-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Editorial Rating | 78/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 76% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Gareth Evans |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 134 min |

## Quick answer

Merantau (2009) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Evans and Iko Uwais’s first collaboration, and the film that put Silat on the international map before The Raid arrived. Metascore 66/100. Directed by Gareth Evans.

## Celluloid verdict

Evans and Iko Uwais’s first collaboration, and the film that put Silat on the international map before The Raid arrived.

## 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.

## Cast

Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal, Yusuf Aulia, Alex Abbad, Yayan Ruhian, Laurent Buson

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Merantau worth watching?**
Merantau holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Evans and Iko Uwais’s first collaboration, and the film that put Silat on the international map before The Raid arrived.

**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 (2009) was directed by Gareth Evans.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Merantau?**
70% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (78/100), Metascore (66/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (6.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Merantau?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Merantau page for current options.

## Pertanyaan umum (Bahasa Indonesia)

**Kapan film Merantau tayang?**
Merantau tayang di bioskop Indonesia pada 6 Agustus 2009. Disutradarai Gareth Evans.

**Sinopsis film Merantau**
Merantau (2009) adalah Film aksi, drama, dan thriller Indonesia garapan Gareth Evans. Dibintangi Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal, dan Yusuf Aulia.

**Siapa pemain film Merantau?**
Merantau dibintangi Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal, Yusuf Aulia, Alex Abbad, Yayan Ruhian, dan Laurent Buson. Disutradarai Gareth Evans.

**Siapa sutradara film Merantau?**
Merantau (2009) disutradarai Gareth Evans.

**Apakah film Merantau layak ditonton?**
Ya. Merantau (2009) mendapat Celluloid Score 70%. Skor ini komposit hingga empat input terverifikasi (editorial Celluloid, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb); sentimen penonton ditampilkan terpisah.

**Di mana nonton film Merantau?**
Celluloid belum punya data streaming Indonesia yang terverifikasi untuk Merantau. Cek bioskop atau platform lokal.

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

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