Merantau(2009)
Every journey must begin with one small step.
Merantau 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.
Merantau (2009) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by Gareth Evans, released on August 6, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim and Mads Koudal. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 248 ratings.
- Director:
- Gareth Evans
- Writers:
- Gareth Evans
- Producers:
- Ario Sagantoro
- Cinematographer:
- Matt Flannery
- Production:
- PT. Merantau Films, Golden Network Asia
- Revenue:
- $154,660
- Status:
- Released
Merantau (2009) Trailer
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Merantau Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Merantau.
Merantau (2009) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
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MERANTAU TRAILER (SD)
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Merantau Cast & Crew
Main cast
Iko Uwais
as Yuda
Chika Jessica
as Astri
Christine Hakim
as Wulan
Mads Koudal
as Ratger
Yusuf Aulia
as Adit
Alex Abbad
as Johni
Yayan Ruhian
as Eric
- Laurent Buson
Laurent Buson
as Luc
Ratna Galih
as Ayi
Donny Alamsyah
as Yayan
Gareth Evans
as Porn Den Videographer
Key crew
Directed by Gareth Evans, written by Gareth Evans, produced by Ario Sagantoro.
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Merantau Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 248 ratings.
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Merantau – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Merantau online?
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Merantau (2009) is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Merantau?
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The main cast of Merantau (2009) includes Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal and Yusuf Aulia. The film was directed by Gareth Evans. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Merantau released?
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Merantau was released on August 6, 2009 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Merantau worth watching?
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Merantau (2009) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 248 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Merantau?
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