His greatest weapon was a pen; his greatest flaw was his honesty
Indonesian activist Soe Hok Gie experiences a political awakening during the tumultuous regimes of Soeharto and Soekarno.
Gie (2005) is a drama and history film directed by Riri Riza, released on July 13, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Nicholas Saputra, Sita Nursanti, Wulan Guritno and Thomas Nawilis. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
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Nicholas Saputra
as Soe Hok Gie
Sita Nursanti
as Ira
Wulan Guritno
as Sinta
Thomas Nawilis
as Tan Tjin Han
Robby Tumewu
as Soe Lie Piet
Tutie Kirana
as Nio
Jonathan Mulia
as Young Soe Hok Gie
Marcell Audi Buwono
as Young Soe Hok Djien
Lidia Andriyani
as Dien
Juli Permatasari
as Mona
Clarine Baharrizki
as Young Jeanne
Bunga Anggraeni Perwitasari
as Jeanne
Directed by Riri Riza, written by Riri Riza, produced by Mira Lesmana.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 19 ratings.
Gie, adapted from Soe Hok Gie’s diary Catatan Seorang Demonstran, skillfully brings to life the passionate and critical youth through strong performances, especially by Nicholas Saputra. The film’s well-structured story and aesthetic choices, including language, color, and music, enrich the viewing experience despite some inconsistent character development and unnecessary scenes. Overall, it remains a compelling…
Reviewed on September 29, 2025
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The main cast of Gie (2005) includes Nicholas Saputra, Sita Nursanti, Wulan Guritno, Thomas Nawilis and Robby Tumewu. The film was directed by Riri Riza. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Gie was released on July 13, 2005 and runs for 2h 20m.
Gie (2005) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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