# Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/marlina-the-murderer-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Mouly Surya |
| Genres | Western, Thriller |
| Runtime | 95 min |

## Quick answer

Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Surya's genre-bending revenge road movie reimagines the western for Indonesian women and landscapes. Metascore 77/100. Directed by Mouly Surya.

## Critics consensus

Surya's genre-bending revenge road movie reimagines the western for Indonesian women and landscapes.

## Synopsis

A widow traveling through rural Sumatra decapitates her attackers and carries their heads to police in a feminist Indonesian western.

## Cast

Marsha Timothy, Yoga Pratama, Benni Rahmad

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts worth watching?**
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts holds a 79% Celluloid Score. Surya's genre-bending revenge road movie reimagines the western for Indonesian women and landscapes.

**What is Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts about?**
A widow traveling through rural Sumatra decapitates her attackers and carries their heads to police in a feminist Indonesian western.

**Who directed Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts?**
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) was directed by Mouly Surya.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts?**
79% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 78%, Metascore 77/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7/10.

**Where can I watch Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts page for current options.

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