The Act of Killing
2012, DA. Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
After befriending documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various American film genres. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- DA
- Rated
- NR
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The Act of Killing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Joshua OppenheimerDirector
- Anwar CongoSelf - Executioner in 1965
- Herman KotoSelf - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
- Syamsul ArifinSelf - Governor of North Sumatra
- Ibrahim SinikSelf - Newspaper Publisher
- Yapto SoerjosoemarnoSelf - Leader of Pancasila Youth
- Safit PardedeSelf - Local Paramilitary Leader
- Jusuf KallaSelf - Vice President of Indonesia
- Adi ZulkadrySelf - Fellow Executioner in 1965
- SuryonoSelf - Anwar's Neighbor
- Haji MarzukiSelf - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
- Haji AnifSelf - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
- Rahmat ShahSelf - Member of Parliament
Details
- Released
- 1 November 2012
- Country
- Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $723K
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The Act of Killing: quick answers
Is The Act of Killing worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 797 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Act of Killing?
The Act of Killing runs 159 minutes (2h 39m).
Does The Act of Killing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Act of Killing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Act of Killing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Act of Killing is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Act of Killing on?
The Act of Killing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Act of Killing?
If you liked The Act of Killing, try Collective, Beyond Utopia, Cover-Up.
Who directed The Act of Killing?
The Act of Killing (2012) was directed by Joshua Oppenheimer and stars Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin.