The Poet (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, The Poet is a drama and documentary film directed by Garin Nugroho, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The poet Ibrahim Kadir plays himself in a political drama about his arrest and incarceration in Aceh in the 1960s. Kadir survived the mass murder of suspected communists by the Indonesian government that cost between 500,000 and two million lives.
Who’s in it. The Poet stars Ibrahim Kadir as Himself, Piet Burnama as Lelaki Anakku, M. Junus Melalatoa as Ceh Tua and El Manik as Ceh Cinta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Poet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poet (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Poet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Poet worth watching?
- The Poet holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Poet?
- The Poet stars Ibrahim Kadir, Piet Burnama, M. Junus Melalatoa, El Manik and M. Din.
- When was The Poet released?
- The Poet was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.