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Drama

Laskar Pelangi

Directed by Riri Riza · 2008 ·

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Answer Summary

Laskar Pelangi (2008) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

89%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

100% Critic Score
92% Audience
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
7.8 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 4m
Cast
Ikranagara , Ario Bayu , Raudha Karwan

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (100% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • Celluloid Score 89% averages these 4 public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Laskar Pelangi worth watching?

    Yes — Laskar Pelangi earns a 89% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%).

    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.

    Critic Reviews

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