Gundala (2019) Review: An Indonesian Classic
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is Gundala worth watching?
Yes — Gundala remains one of the most celebrated films from Indonesia, with a 88% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 88% Critic Score, 82% Audience Score, 58 Metascore, 3.8 on Letterboxd, and 6.8 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Indonesia” list.
What is Gundala about?
A journalist gains lightning powers and fights corruption in Jakarta as part of Indonesia’s Bumilangit superhero universe. Directed by Joko Anwar, the film stars Abimana Aryasatya, Tara Basro, Bront Palarae, and remains a reference point for Action and Superhero filmmaking from Indonesia.
Should you watch Gundala?
Yes, without hesitation — Gundala rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 123 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Anwar’s gritty local superhero film proved Indonesia could build its own cinematic universe with political bite.
Where can I watch Gundala?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Gundala (2019) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt9117130) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Indonesia on NewMoviesReviews.com.