Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) Review: An Indonesian Classic
★★★★☆ 4/5
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
Is Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts worth watching?
Yes — Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts remains one of the most celebrated films from Indonesia, with a 92% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 92% Critic Score, 78% Audience Score, 77 Metascore, 3.9 on Letterboxd, and 7 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Indonesia” list.
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. Directed by Mouly Surya, the film stars Marsha Timothy, Yoga Pratama, Benni Rahmad, and remains a reference point for Western and Thriller filmmaking from Indonesia.
Should you watch Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts?
Yes, without hesitation — Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 95 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Surya’s genre-bending revenge road movie reimagines the western for Indonesian women and landscapes.
Where can I watch Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt7255458) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Indonesia on NewMoviesReviews.com.