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Monisme (2023) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Verdict

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

Is Monisme worth watching?

Yes — Monisme is worth watching, with a 88% Critic Score and 76% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 76% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (74), Letterboxd (3.6/5), and IMDb (6.8/10).

Directed by Riar Rizaldi, Monisme runs 116 minutes in Indonesian. On Celluloid we index it for “Monisme review”, “is Monisme worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Indonesia.

What is Monisme about?

Formed between factual and fictional, future and past, material and incorporeal, scientific and magic, Monisme reflects the intermingled relationships between people in Mount Merapi.

Critics consensus: Riar Rizaldi’s Merapi volcano hybrid won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2023 — Indonesian experimental cinema at its most ambitious. The film stars Rendra Bagus Pamungkas, Whani Darmawan, Kidung Paramadita, Puthut Juritno, Suparno, and others.

Should you watch Monisme tonight?

Yes — prioritize Monisme tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 116 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Monisme?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Monisme (2023) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt28632197. Explore more from Indonesia on our country hub or browse drama films.

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