The Raid (2011) Review: An Indonesian Classic
★★★★½ 4.5/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is The Raid worth watching?
Yes — The Raid remains one of the most celebrated films from Indonesia, with a 86% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 86% Critic Score, 88% Audience Score, 73 Metascore, 4.2 on Letterboxd, and 7.6 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Indonesia” list.
What is The Raid about?
An elite SWAT team storms a Jakarta tower controlled by a ruthless drug lord, fighting floor by floor for survival. Directed by Gareth Evans, the film stars Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, and remains a reference point for Action and Crime filmmaking from Indonesia.
Should you watch The Raid?
Yes, without hesitation — The Raid rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 101 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Evans’ martial-arts masterpiece put Indonesian action on the global map with brutal efficiency.
Where can I watch The Raid?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. The Raid (2011) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt1899353) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Indonesia on NewMoviesReviews.com.