Abang Adik Review (2023) — 81% Celluloid Score
Directed by Jin Ong · 2023 ·
Is Abang Adik worth watching?
Yes. Abang Adik (2023) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 富都青年 Meu Irmão e Eu 형과 나 Come fratelli - Abang e Adik ล่าฝันเมืองเดือด Tình Anh Em
🏆 4 award wins — Won Best Film, Anugerah Skrin 2023
Pixel Play Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Abang Adik by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Not ideal for
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Is Abang Adik worth watching?
Yes — Abang Adik earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Malaysia's social-issue breakthrough — Abang Adik won Festival Filem Malaysia's top prizes and proved local cinema could tackle immigration with the same urgency as global festival darlings.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Abang Adik about?
Two undocumented brothers in Kuala Lumpur fight for identity papers while navigating poverty, disability, and bureaucratic indifference — Jin Ong's FFM-winning drama turns statelessness into a wrenching portrait of brotherhood that made Jack Tan and Wu Kang Ren stars overnight.
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Critic Reviews
Abang Adik (2023) Review: Brothers Without Papers
★★★★½
Abang Adik is Jin Ong's Malaysian drama about two undocumented brothers in Kuala Lumpur, a devastating, superbly acted portrait of love on society's margins.
Yes. It is one of the strongest Malaysian films in years, moving and beautifully performed, best for viewers ready for heavy emotion and a heartbreaking social drama.
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Abang Adik: frequently asked questions
Is Abang Adik worth watching?
Yes. Abang Adik (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Abang Adik?
In the United States, Abang Adik streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Abang Adik?
Abang Adik runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
What is Abang Adik rated?
Abang Adik is rated 15 in the UK, 13+ in Indonesia, P13 in Malaysia and PG13 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Abang Adik?
Abang Adik is directed by Jin Ong and stars Jack Tan, Wu Kang Ren, Serene Lim, Tan Kim Wang.
What is the Metascore for Abang Adik?
Metacritic's Metascore for Abang Adik is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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