# Gundala (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/gundala-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Joko Anwar |
| Genres | Action, Superhero |
| Runtime | 123 min |

## Quick answer

Gundala (2019) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Anwar's gritty local superhero film proved Indonesia could build its own cinematic universe with political bite. Directed by Joko Anwar.

## Critics consensus

Anwar's gritty local superhero film proved Indonesia could build its own cinematic universe with political bite.

## Synopsis

A journalist gains lightning powers and fights corruption in Jakarta as part of Indonesia's Bumilangit superhero universe.

## Cast

Abimana Aryasatya, Tara Basro, Bront Palarae

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Gundala worth watching?**
Gundala holds a 79% Celluloid Score. Anwar's gritty local superhero film proved Indonesia could build its own cinematic universe with political bite.

**What is Gundala about?**
A journalist gains lightning powers and fights corruption in Jakarta as part of Indonesia's Bumilangit superhero universe.

**Who directed Gundala?**
Gundala (2019) was directed by Joko Anwar.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Gundala?**
79% — the average of four public sources: critics 88%, audience 82%, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**Where can I watch Gundala?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Gundala page for current options.

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