Where can I watch Tjoet Nja' Dhien (1988)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tjoet Nja' Dhien change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Tjoet Nja' Dhien worth watching?

Tjoet Nja' Dhien holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Tjoet Nja' Dhien?

Tjoet Nja' Dhien stars Christine Hakim, Piet Burnama, Rudy Wowor, Slamet Rahardjo and Rosihan Anwar.

When was Tjoet Nja' Dhien released?

Tjoet Nja' Dhien was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.

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Tjoet Nja' Dhien (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1988, Tjoet Nja' Dhien is a drama, war and history film directed by Eros Djarot, running about 127 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in 1896, "Tjoet Nja' Dhien" celebrates one of Indonesia's great heroes who fought for independence from the Dutch. The pious Muslim people of Aceh, a city that had flourished since ancient times as a trade port, enter into a fierce war with the Dutch. Tjoet Nja' Dhien, the widow of a rebel leader operating in Aceh in Sumatra, assumes the leadership when her husband Teuku Uma is killed in an ambush. Dhien's charismatic presence and power of survival motivate the locals to join and later continue their opposition to the Dutch. Despite personal obstacles, she remained in the thick of the struggle for ten years.

Who’s in it. Tjoet Nja' Dhien stars Christine Hakim as Tjoet Nja' Dhien, Piet Burnama as Panglima Laot, Rudy Wowor as Captain Veltman and Slamet Rahardjo as Teuku Umar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tjoet Nja' Dhien sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tjoet Nja' Dhien page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tjoet Nja' Dhien tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Tjoet Nja' Dhien (1988)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tjoet Nja' Dhien change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tjoet Nja' Dhien worth watching?: Tjoet Nja' Dhien holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Tjoet Nja' Dhien?: Tjoet Nja' Dhien stars Christine Hakim, Piet Burnama, Rudy Wowor, Slamet Rahardjo and Rosihan Anwar.
When was Tjoet Nja' Dhien released?: Tjoet Nja' Dhien was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.