Habibi Amina (2019) Review: An Indonesian Classic
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is Habibi Amina worth watching?
Yes — Habibi Amina 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, 85% Audience Score, 50 Metascore, 3.9 on Letterboxd, and 7.3 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Indonesia” list.
What is Habibi Amina about?
Two teenagers from different faiths in Poso navigate friendship and tolerance after communal violence tore their community apart. Directed by Riri Riza, the film stars Adania Shinta, Baskara Mahendra, Raihaanun, and remains a reference point for Drama filmmaking from Indonesia.
Should you watch Habibi Amina?
Yes, without hesitation — Habibi Amina rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 98 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Riza’s youth drama addresses Indonesia’s religious fractures with empathy rare in mainstream cinema.
Where can I watch Habibi Amina?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Habibi Amina (2019) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt10394786) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Indonesia on NewMoviesReviews.com.