Merantau
2009, Indonesian. Directed by Gareth Evans.
Every journey must begin with one small step.
In Minangkabau, West Sumatera, Yuda a skilled practitioner of Silat Harimau is in the final preparations to begin his "Merantau" a century's old rites-of-passage to be carried out by the community's young men that will see him leave the comforts of his idyllic farming village and make a name for himself in the bustling city of Jakarta.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Indonesian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 August 2009
- Country
- Indonesia
- Written by
- Gareth Evans
- Box office
- $155K
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Merantau: quick answers
Is Merantau worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Merantau?
Merantau runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Merantau have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Merantau. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Merantau parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Merantau on?
Merantau isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Merantau?
If you liked Merantau, try The Substitute, Assassination Games, The Raid 2.
Who directed Merantau?
Merantau (2009) was directed by Gareth Evans and stars Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim.