Indonesian Biopic & Historical Films
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1. Tjoet Nja' Dhien (1988)
150 min | Drama, War
Tjoet Nja' Dhien assumes the leadership when her husband Teuku Umar 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 in Aceh in 1896.
Director: Eros Djarot | Stars: Pitradjaya Burnama, Christine Hakim, Rudy Wowor, Slamet Rahardjo
Votes: 543
2. Gie (2005)
Not Rated | 147 min | Biography, Drama, History
Soe Hok Gie is an activist who lived in the sixties. Set in the darkest era of Indonesian modern history, "Gie" is an interpretation of what happened based on his journal.
Director: Riri Riza | Stars: Nicholas Saputra, Jonathan Mulia, Thomas Nawilis, Christian Audi
Votes: 1,074
3. Sang Pencerah (2010)
112 min | Biography, Drama, History
The journey of an Indonesian national hero named K.H. Ahmad Dahlan striving for Muhammadiyah, an Islamic organization in Indonesia, and how he was rejected by the society as he was trying to fix up their perspective.
Director: Hanung Bramantyo | Stars: Lukman Sardi, Zaskia Adya Mecca, Slamet Rahardjo, Giring Ganesha
Votes: 258
4. Soegija (2012)
115 min | Biography, Drama, History
This movie follows the story of Dutch East Indies' (now Indonesia) first indigenous bishop, Albertus Soegijapranata SJ, from his inauguration until the end of Indonesia's independence war (1940-1949).
Director: Garin Nugroho | Stars: Nirwan Dewanto, Annisa Hertami Kusumastuti, Wouter Braaf, Muhammad Abbe
Votes: 146
5. The Act of Killing (2012)
Not Rated | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.
Directors: Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn | Stars: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik
Votes: 40,814 | Gross: $0.49M
6. Habibie & Ainun (2012)
TV-14 | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History
This movie is based on the memoir written by the 3rd President of Indonesia and one of the world-famous engineer, B.J. Habibie about his wife, Hasri Ainun Habibie.
Director: Faozan Rizal | Stars: Reza Rahadian, Bunga Citra Lestari, Tio Pakusadewo, Ratna Riantiarno
Votes: 2,262
7. Rudy Habibie (2016)
TV-14 | 124 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
This movie follows the story of the 3rd President of Indonesia, B.J. Habibie, young life when he was studying in the university in Germany, his struggle life as a student, and his love life before he eventually dates Ainun.
Director: Hanung Bramantyo | Stars: Reza Rahadian, Chelsea Islan, Ernest Prakasa, Indah Permatasari
Votes: 922
8. Habibie & Ainun 3 (2019)
TV-14 | 121 min | Biography, Drama, History
This movie follows the story of Hasri Ainun Besari Habibie's young life when she was in high school and medical college. She was known as a smart figure who became an idol and admired by many male students, including B.J. Habibie.
Director: Hanung Bramantyo | Stars: Maudy Ayunda, Jefri Nichol, Reza Rahadian, Lukman Sardi
Votes: 387
9. The Robbers (2013)
134 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A story in Nusantara during 16th Century, three centuries after the collapse of the great empire of the Sriwijaya kingdom.
Directors: Hanung Bramantyo, Sugeng Wahyudi | Stars: Sahrul Gunawan, Agus Kuncoro, Mathias Muchus, Julia Perez
Votes: 50
10. Soekarno (2013)
137 min | Biography, Drama, History
This movie follows the life of Soekarno, the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, from his childhood until he managed to proclaimed Indonesian freedom with M. Hatta in 1945.
Director: Hanung Bramantyo | Stars: Ario Bayu, Muhammad Abbe, Moch. Achir, Norman R. Akyuwen
Votes: 571
11. The Clerics (2013)
136 min | Action, Biography, Drama
The Clerics (Indonesian: Sang Kiai) follows the story of a Muslim Cleric Hasyim Asyari through the Japanese Occupation of Indonesia and the Indonesian National Revolution.
Director: Rako Prijanto | Stars: Ikranagara, Christine Hakim, Agus Kuncoro, Adipati Dolken
Votes: 176
12. Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto (2015)
161 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1912, Javanese activist Omar Said Tjokroaminoto (Reza Rahadian) co-founds the Sarekat Islam party to fight injustices of the Dutch East Indies' colonial regime.
Director: Garin Nugroho | Stars: Reza Rahadian, Christoffer Nelwan, Putri Ayudya, Christine Hakim
Votes: 152
13. Jendral Soedirman (2015)
126 min | Action, Biography, History
The Dutch declares unilaterally that they are not longer bound by the Renville Treaty, and to stop the ceasefire. On December 19, 1948, Army Commander General Spoor Noord Simons leads ... See full summary »
Director: Viva Westi | Stars: Adipati Dolken, Ibnu Jamil, Gogot Suryanto, Angga Riyadi
Votes: 59
14. Behind 98 (2015)
106 min | Drama, History, Thriller
This movie tells the story about the Indonesian riot in 1998 which resulted in the fall of the three-decade-long presidency of Suharto. This event is seen from the perspective of a group student who also participated as the protester.
Director: Lukman Sardi | Stars: Donny Alamsyah, Juan Azmi, Bima Azriel, Fauzi Baadila
Votes: 105
15. Emma' (Mother) (2016)
TV-14 | 77 min | Biography, Drama
Athirah's life is shattered when another woman enters her husband's life. In a time and cultural background where polygamy is still widely accepted, Athirah struggles alone with the hurt and humiliation.
Director: Riri Riza | Stars: Cut Mini Theo, Christoffer Nelwan, Arman Dewarti, Jajang C. Noer
Votes: 168
16. Solo, Solitude (2016)
TV-MA | 97 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Wiji Thukul, a well-known poet, is designed as a suspect activist. With the police looking for him, Wiji is forced to leave Solo for Borneo, thousands of kilometers away.
Director: Yosep Anggi Noen | Stars: Gunawan Maryanto, Marissa Anita, Eduward Manalu, Melanie Subono
Votes: 265
17. 3 Srikandi (2016)
TV-PG | 121 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Based on a true story. In 1988, Seoul Olympic, 3 female archers from Indonesia created history by winning the first medal ever for the country.
Director: Iman Brotoseno | Stars: Bunga Citra Lestari, Chelsea Islan, Tara Basro, Reza Rahadian
Votes: 250
18. Kartini: Princess of Java (2017)
TV-G | 122 min | Biography, Drama, Family
This movie follows the story of the Indonesian heroine named Kartini. In the early 1900s, when Indonesia was still a colony of the Netherlands, women weren't allowed to get higher education. Kartini grew up to fight for equality for women.
Director: Hanung Bramantyo | Stars: Dian Sastrowardoyo, Ayushita, Acha Septriasa, Deddy Sutomo
Votes: 659
19. Wage (2017)
125 min | Biography, Drama, History
Wage is a biopic movie about the creator of the national anthem of Indonesia titled Indonesia Raya (The Great Indonesia), Wage Rudolf Soepratman.
Directors: John de Rantau, Azuzan Juan Gontarella | Stars: Khoirul Ilyas Aryatmaja, Putri Ayudya, Herman Bennink, Banon Gautama
Votes: 60
20. Chrisye (2017)
110 min | Biography, Drama, Music
This movie follows the story of Indonesia's legendary singers, Chrisye, since he was a teenager until he went through spiritual journey in search of the meaning of life that underlies in creating the song "Ketika Tangan dan Kaki Berkata".
Director: Rizal Mantovani | Stars: Vino G. Bastian, Velove Vexia, Verdi Solaiman, Kholidi Asadil Alam
Votes: 116
21. Sultan Agung: Tahta, Perjuangan, Cinta (2018)
148 min | Action, Drama, History
The story about Sultan Agung of Mataram, how he ascended the throne and had to face VOC in great wars, the events that caused his people's misery.
Directors: Hanung Bramantyo, X. Jo | Stars: Ario Bayu, Marthino Lio, Adinia Wirasti, Putri Marino
Votes: 247
22. Susi Susanti: Love All (2019)
TV-14 | 96 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Susi Susanti rises through the rank to become Indonesia's most beloved athlete. In time of economic turmoil, Susi seizes the opportunity to show her country and the world that heroism is measured by the depth of one's sacrifice.
Director: Sim F. | Stars: Laura Basuki, Dion Wiyoko, Jenny Chang, Lukman Sardi
Votes: 354
23. Srimulat: Hil yang Mustahal - Babak Pertama (2022)
110 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A biopic about Srimulat the first comedy group in Indonesia.
Director: Fajar Nugros | Stars: Juan Bione Subiantoro, Elang El Gibran, Dimas Anggara, Ibnu Jamil
Votes: 235
24. Srimulat: Hidup Memang Komedi (2023)
105 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Showcases the time when Srimulat's career began to climb so high that it became the first comedy group to appear on Indonesian national television.
Director: Fajar Nugros | Stars: Juan Bione Subiantoro, Elang El Gibran, Erika Carlina, Dimas Anggara
Votes: 63
25. Buya Hamka Vol. 1 (2023)
TV-14 | 106 min | Biography, Drama, History
This sweeping biopic captures the life of renowned Muslim scholar Buya Hamka, from his humble West Sumatra origins to his political achievements.
Director: Fajar Bustomi | Stars: Vino G. Bastian, Laudya Cynthia Bella, Donny Damara, Desy Ratnasari
Votes: 822
26. Hamka & Siti Raham Vol. 2 (2023)
TV-14 | 103 min | Biography, Drama, History
The struggle of Siti Raham who faithfully supported Buya Hamka when he was fighting for independence and preaching. In fact, when Hamka was in despair because he was living in prison, Siti Raham continued to support him with sincerity.
Director: Fajar Bustomi | Stars: Vino G. Bastian, Laudya Cynthia Bella, Anjasmara, Marthino Lio
Votes: 72
27. Buya Hamka Vol. 3
Biography, Drama, History | Post-production
Depicts Hamka's childhood in Maninjau, West Sumatra, where he showed a great interest in tradition and literature, despite neglecting his education at the pesantren and often clashing with ... See full summary »
Director: Fajar Bustomi | Stars: Vino G. Bastian, Laudya Cynthia Bella, Reza Rahadian, Marthino Lio
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