KL Gangster (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2011, KL Gangster is an action, drama and crime film directed by Syamsul Yusof, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. "KL Gangster" tells the tale of two brothers who get involved in the world of gangsterism. The older brother Malek (Aaron Aziz) was imprisoned for five years after being betrayed by his own gang which was started by Shark (Syamsul), the step brother of the most influential gangster in Kuala Lumpur, King (Ridzuan Hashim). Malek who leads a normal life after being released, is pulled back into the world he left behind after all those years. Especially since his younger brother Jai (Adyputra) is influenced by the gangsters and decides to work for Shark bringing everything down in chaos.
Who’s in it. KL Gangster stars Aaron Aziz as Malik, Syamsul Yusof as Shark, Adi Putra as Jai and Zizan Razak as Fadil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, KL Gangster 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 KL Gangster page.
If you liked it. Fans of KL Gangster 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 KL Gangster (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for KL Gangster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is KL Gangster worth watching?
- KL Gangster holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in KL Gangster?
- KL Gangster stars Aaron Aziz, Syamsul Yusof, Adi Putra, Zizan Razak and Ridzuan Hashim.
- When was KL Gangster released?
- KL Gangster was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.
