Sri Asih (2019) Review: An Indonesian Classic
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is Sri Asih worth watching?
Yes — Sri Asih remains one of the most celebrated films from Indonesia, with a 75% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 75% Critic Score, 80% Audience Score, 45 Metascore, 3.6 on Letterboxd, and 6.5 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Indonesia” list.
What is Sri Asih about?
Indonesia’s first golden-age comic heroine returns to fight injustice with superhuman strength rooted in Javanese mythology. Directed by Upi Avianto, the film stars Pevita Pearce, Rio Dewanto, Reza Rahardjo, and remains a reference point for Action and Superhero filmmaking from Indonesia.
Should you watch Sri Asih?
Yes, without hesitation — Sri Asih rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 110 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Avianto revives Bumilangit’s vintage heroine for a new generation of local superhero cinema.
Where can I watch Sri Asih?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Sri Asih (2019) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt10394784) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Indonesia on NewMoviesReviews.com.