20 Most Anticipated Indonesian Films of 2019 from Romantic to Horror

Kapanlagi.com - 2019 will definitely be a paradise for fans of cinema who can't wait for their favorite films to be released. In this year, there will be many list of Indonesian films that will grace the big screen, ranging from romantic to horror genres.

A series of recommendations for Indonesian films in 2019 are also enlivened by famous local stars. Therefore, the recommendations for Indonesian films in 2019 have successfully achieved a quite high rating among other films.

Among the many films that will be released, here are the 20 most anticipated films for film enthusiasts.

1. DILAN 1991

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It is rumored that the film Dilan 1991 will be released in 2019, continuing the story from the previous film Dilan 1990. The filming process for Dilan 1991 took 1.5 months and ended on December 20th.

Similar to the previous film, Dilan 1991 will still be starred by Iqbaal Ramadhan and Vanesha Prescilla. This film is expected to replicate the success of Dilan 1990, which was released in 2018.

2. DREAD OUT

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Goodhouse.id film production house is ready to present a horror film that is different from the usual, by adapting a film from a local game. This film tells the story of a group of young people who want to gain popularity on social media. They then have the idea to come to a haunted apartment to record their activities. However, accidentally, they enter a mysterious portal that awakens demons and ultimately drags them into hell.

The director of Dread Out, Kimo Stamboel, brings together a number of Indonesian actors to play in this film. Caitlin Halderman, Jefri Nichol, Ciccio Massero, Irsyadillah, Marsha Aruan will be ready to perform in this film.

3. CEMARA FAMILY

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This Cemara Family film is a work by director Yendy Laurens, adapted from a legendary television series in the 90s by Arswendo Atmowiloto.

The Cemara Family, consisting of Abah, Emak, Euis, and Ara, now have to struggle with a new life that befalls their family. Starting from Euis, who has to change schools and adapt to new friends, to Abah, who changes jobs, these are the problems they have to face.

This Cemara Family contains a simple, warm, and loving family story. The film, which will be released on January 3, 2019, teaches us that no matter how difficult the problems we face, we can overcome them together with our family. Like the lyrics of the song in this film, it conveys the message that the most precious treasure of all is family.

Abah will be played by Ringgo Agus Rahman. Emak will be played by Nirina Zubir, Euis will be played by Zara JKT48, and Ara will be played by Widuri Puteri.

4. AFTER MET YOU

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After Met You is a film adapted from the novel by Ari Irham and Dwitasari. This film is the first romance genre from RA Picture, the production house of this film.

The film tells the story of a teenager who wants revenge since being abandoned by his mother to remarry. When abandoned by his mother, Ari lives with his father. To vent his revenge, when Ara grows up, he decides to become a playboy. But in the end, there is one woman who can make Ari realize. This woman is able to open Ari's eyes to no longer hurt women. She is Ara, an introverted and intelligent girl who initially becomes the target of Ari.

AFTER MET YOU will be played by young actor Ari Irham, who is also the author of the novel After Met You, Yoriko Angeline, Dede Satria, Naufal Azka, and many more.

5. PREMAN PENSIUN

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This film is an adaptation of a television series. The film tells the story of the lives of gangsters after being abandoned by Kang Bahar (the late Didi Petet). And just like the TV series, this film also tells about the lives of gangsters after they retire or are no longer gangsters.

Wrapped in comedy, this film is filled with moral messages for families. With the main character Muslihat (Epi Kusandar) who has retired as a gangster, a new problem arises with his daughter, Safira.

Muslihat finds out that his only daughter has grown up and is starting to be approached by men. Another problem arises when Muslihat gets involved with his former subordinates.

The film Preman Pensiun is played by Epi Kusandar, Andra Munihot, Soraya Rasyid, Ari Al Fatah, Deni Firdaus, Ica Naga, and several other actresses.

6. BUMI MANUSIA

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Hanung Bramantyo as the director of the film Bumi Manusia adapted this film from a novel by Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Bumi Manusia tells the story of Minke's life, a native who successfully enters HBS school in Jalan Belanda. Minke, played by Iqbaal Ramadhan, previously sparked controversy as he was deemed unable to meet fans' expectations. Nevertheless, this criticism did not stop Hanung's progress in producing the film. The film, based on the legendary novel Bumi Manusia, finished shooting around October 2018 and will be released in 2019.

7. GUNDALA

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After the success of Pengabdi Setan in 2017, Joko Anwar is ready to release his latest film titled Gundala. Gundala is a superhero film adapted from the legendary Indonesian comic in 1969 and will be played by Abimana Aryasatya.

In addition to Abimana, Rio Dewanto and Tara Basro are also involved in portraying characters in this film. The involvement of Cecep Arif Rahman, who has experience in Hollywood, certainly makes the film Gundala highly anticipated in 2019.

8. AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVIL

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This film tells the story of a family vacation to an island that is rarely visited by tourists. However, their journey turns into a terrifying adventure. The purpose of the family's vacation to the island is to make their family closer. The island is called Belangor Island.

Their terrifying journey begins when Anissa (Shandy Aulia) is startled by terrifying figures like a child with a very scary face.

However, these terrifying events actually make them closer and understand each other.

9. THE NEW RICH

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This film tells the story of a sudden wealth experienced by a family, a mother played by Cut Mini, and a father played by Lukman Sardi who has three children.

Previously, this family lived a simple life. When the father died, it was only then revealed that their family was very wealthy. Their wealth was inherited by the family he left behind. Never experiencing wealth, the family left behind indulged themselves beyond limits.

The New Rich features Raline Shah, Refal Hady, Derby Romero, Cut Mini, Lukman Sardi, and Fatih Unru as the cast. Joko Anwar is the screenplay writer of this film, while Ody C. Harahap is trusted as the director.

10. TABU: DISTURBING THE GATE OF DEVIL

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Telling the story of a group of teenagers doing something taboo in the forbidden forest, Leuweung Hejo. They lose one of their friends who then returns with a mysterious child. This is the beginning of a haunting horror disaster for them, turns out the child is the key to access another world.

Directed by Angling Sagaran, this film stars Angga Yunanda, Isel Fricella, Bastian Steel, Agatha Chelsea, and others. In addition, this film is produced by Chand Parwez and Fiaz Servia who have previously worked on two other horror works, Kafir and Sajen.

11. TOO HANDSOME

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The next Indonesian film recommendation in 2019 is TOO HANDSOME. This film brings the genre of comedy and drama, which successfully achieved a quite high rating of 6.7 according to imdb. Meanwhile, the film TOO HANDSOME features several cast members including Ari Irham, Nikita Willy, Rachel Amanda, Calvin Jeremy, and others.

Meanwhile, the synopsis of TOO HANDSOME tells the story of a student named Mas Kulin who has perfect handsomeness. However, his handsome face actually makes him have to hide it because when people see his face, they can faint.

Therefore, Mas Kulin decides to stay at home. But in his last year of high school, Mas Kulin finally goes to school like a normal child. Although he has to cover his handsome face with a helmet so as not to make women faint. Mas Kulin then becomes friends with Kibo and Rere who can accept him. This film has an exciting plot with a touch of comedy and a thin romance.

12. MAKMUM

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MAKMUM becomes a recommendation for Indonesian film in 2019 that you shouldn't miss. This film was released in 2019 and belongs to the horror genre. Starring Titi Kamal, Ali Syakieb, Tissa Biani, MAKMUM tells the story of supernatural events that occur in a girls' dormitory.

The events become stronger when Rini decides to return to the dormitory at the request of Kinanti's mother. Mystical events are experienced by three female students, namely Nurul, Nisa, and Putri. They are punished not to leave the dormitory because their achievements have declined. However, this punishment leads to one of them being possessed. Rini then discovers several oddities in the dormitory and slowly wants to reveal them. Will Rini succeed? You can watch this film through various streaming channels.

13. IMPERFECT

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IMPERFECT is a film that tells the story of career, love, and balance. This film was released in 2019 and falls under the comedy, drama, and family genres. Starring Jessica Mila and Reza Rahadian, IMPERFECT tells the story of Rara, who lacks self-confidence due to her appearance.

She receives mocking from people around her. Luckily, Rara has a boyfriend named Dika who supports her. Rara then decides to change her appearance after receiving an offer at her company. Will Rara's mission succeed? You can watch this film through various streaming channels. This film will make you feel grateful and accept yourself as you are.

14. LOVE FOR SALE 2

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LOVE FOR SALE 2 is also a recommended Indonesian film from 2019 that you should watch. This film was released last year and falls under the drama and romance genres. Unlike the first series, LOVE FOR SALE 2 tells the story of Arini Kusuma, who enters the life of a man named Indra Tauhid.

The story begins when Ican, his nickname, is asked by his mother to get married soon. However, he has a different view on marriage. Ican hasn't thought about marriage at all. This sometimes leads to arguments between him and his mother. Until one day, Ican finally uses the Love Inc. application. Arini appears as Ican's fake girlfriend, causing his mother to no longer pressure him to find a girlfriend.

15. PEREMPUAN TANAH JAHANAM

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PEREMPUAN TANAH JAHANAM is an Indonesian horror film that you must watch. This film is considered one of the best and has received numerous prestigious national and even international awards.

The synopsis of PEREMPUAN TANAH JAHANAM tells the story of Maya and Dini who are trapped in a terrifying village with many anomalies. The village is Maya's hometown, and her purpose of going back is to search for her family's inheritance. However, Maya and Dini experience unexpected events that threaten their lives. The village is cursed, and the curse can only be lifted by sacrificing human skin to make puppets. This is where Maya and Dini's lives are endangered. Can they survive?

16. RATU ILMU HITAM

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Still from the horror genre, another recommended Indonesian cinema film in 2019 is RATU ILMU HITAM. This film has stolen the attention of film lovers. RATU ILMU HITAM is directed by Kimo Stamboel, a director known for his brutal scenes in every film.

RATU ILMU HITAM tells the story of a reunion of three adult men who were former residents of an orphanage. They gather again at the orphanage with their respective families. Unfortunately, the desire to reminisce at the orphanage with family and friends is ruined. The happiness of being together is disturbed by terrifying mystical terrors.

17. DUA GARIS BIRU

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DUA GARIS BIRU is also one of the most anticipated Indonesian films in 2019. DUA GARIS BIRU became viral in 2019. This film is so realistic that it touches the hearts and minds of many viewers. Not only entertaining, this film is also rich in meaning and educational value.

The film DUA GARIS BIRU tells the story of two high school sweethearts, Bima and Dara, who engage in premarital sex. As a result, at a very young age, Dara and Bima have to bear the consequences. They lose their youthful happiness and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

18. NANTI KITA CERITA TENTANG HARI INI (NKTCHI)

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NANTI KITA CERITA TENTANG HARI INI (NKTCHI) also became a film in 2019 that cannot be missed. This family drama film has a touching story about the conflicts within a complicated family.

In this film, there is a family that used to live harmoniously. The family has three children, namely Angkasa (Rio Dewanto), Aurora (Sheila Dara), and Awan (Rachel Amanda). Each of the three children in the family faces their own problems. But not only their individual problems, they are also faced with a big family secret that eventually gets revealed.

19. MY STUPID BOSS 2

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Next on the list of most anticipated Indonesian films in 2019, there is MY STUPID BOSS 2. The film MY STUPID BOSS 2 is a continuation of the first one released in 2016. In the first film, the fresh humor brought through the acting of Reza Rahadian who played the character of a weird boss successfully captured attention. So it's no wonder that the continuation of the story in the second series is highly anticipated.

20. BEBAS

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Recommendation of the latest Indonesian films in 2019, the 20th and final one is BEBAS. BEBAS is an Indonesian film adaptation of the Korean film titled SUNNY. This film, which revolves around friendship, has a unique, exciting, and touching story. Not only in terms of the story, the uniqueness of this film also lies in the use of two timelines, the present and the past when the characters were still in high school. In addition, this film set in the 90s has also received praise for its convincing and truly supportive use of details.

Out of those 20 films, which film do you think should be eagerly anticipated in 2019?

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