Merantau (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Merantau is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Gareth Evans, running about 134 minutes. “Every journey must begin with one small step.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Merantau stars Iko Uwais as Yuda, Chika Jessica as Astri, Christine Hakim as Wulan and Mads Koudal as Ratger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Merantau has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $154.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merantau page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merantau tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merantau (2009)?
- In US, Merantau is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merantau worth watching?
- Merantau holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Merantau?
- Merantau stars Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal and Yusuf Aulia.
- When was Merantau released?
- Merantau was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.