Merantau
“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.
Where to watch Merantau in United States
Can I watch Merantau in United States? Yes — you can stream Merantau in United States on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Merantau streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | FlixFling, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Film Total Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
About Merantau
Merantau is a 2009 Indonesian-language action, drama and thriller film directed by Gareth Evans. The cast is led by Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, Hoopla.
Merantau was produced by PT. Merantau Films and made in Indonesia. It was released on August 6, 2009. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gareth Evans
- Writers
- Gareth Evans
- Release date
- August 6, 2009
- Original language
- Indonesian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Indonesia
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- PT. Merantau Films
Merantau cast & crew
Merantau was directed by Gareth Evans and written by Gareth Evans.
The cast features Iko Uwais as Yuda, Chika Jessica as Astri, Christine Hakim as Wulan, Mads Koudal as Ratger, Yusuf Aulia as Adit, and Alex Abbad as Johni.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Matt Flannery and it was produced by Ario Sagantoro and Rangga Maya Barack-Evans.
Is Merantau worth watching?
Merantau holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 257 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, Merantau is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Merantau
In United States, you can stream Merantau on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Philo, and Xumo Play, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Merantau
Iko Uwais
Yuda
Chika Jessica
Astri
Christine Hakim
Wulan
Mads Koudal
Ratger
Yusuf Aulia
Adit
Alex Abbad
Johni
Yayan Ruhian
Eric
Laurent Buson
Luc
Ratna Galih
Ayi
Donny Alamsyah
Yayan
Gareth Evans
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Merantau — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Merantau in United States?
Merantau is streaming on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Philo in United States.
▸Is Merantau on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel?
Yes — Merantau is currently available on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Merantau in?
Merantau is originally in Indonesian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Merantau?
Merantau runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is Merantau rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 257 ratings.
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