Gundala (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.1

Gundala poster

Released in 2019, Gundala is an action, fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Joko Anwar, running about 123 minutes. “This nation needs a patriot” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sancaka has lived on the streets since his parents left him. Living a hard life, Sancaka survives by thinking about his own safety. When the condition of the city gets worse and injustice rages throughout the country, Sancaka must decide whether he continues to live to look after himself or rise to become their oppressed hero.

Who’s in it. Gundala stars Abimana Aryasatya as Sancaka / Gundala, Tara Basro as Wulan, Bront Palarae as Pengkor and Ario Bayu as Ghani Zulham/Ghazul, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Gundala has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and ViX Premium 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 Gundala page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gundala 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 Gundala (2019)?
In US, Gundala is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, 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 Gundala worth watching?
Gundala holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gundala?
Gundala stars Abimana Aryasatya, Tara Basro, Bront Palarae, Ario Bayu and Muzakki Ramdhan.
When was Gundala released?
Gundala was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.