# Laskar Pelangi (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/laskar-pelangi-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Riri Riza |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 124 min |

## Quick answer

Laskar Pelangi (2008) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Riza's adaptation of Andrea Hirata's novel became Indonesia's most beloved underdog school story. Directed by Riri Riza.

## Critics consensus

Riza's adaptation of Andrea Hirata's novel became Indonesia's most beloved underdog school story.

## Synopsis

Ten students on Belitung Island fight poverty and prejudice with imagination when a devoted teacher refuses to let them drop out.

## Cast

Ikranagara, Ario Bayu, Raudha Karwan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Laskar Pelangi worth watching?**
Laskar Pelangi holds a 89% Celluloid Score. Riza's adaptation of Andrea Hirata's novel became Indonesia's most beloved underdog school story.

**What is Laskar Pelangi about?**
Ten students on Belitung Island fight poverty and prejudice with imagination when a devoted teacher refuses to let them drop out.

**Who directed Laskar Pelangi?**
Laskar Pelangi (2008) was directed by Riri Riza.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Laskar Pelangi?**
89% — the average of four public sources: critics 100%, audience 92%, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

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

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