From Indonesia to Hollywood, Here is a List of Action Movies Starring Iko Uwais

Kapanlagi.com - Famous for his acting and martial arts skills, Iko Uwais will certainly always carry the label of being an action film actor. His talent in Indonesian martial arts has propelled his acting career to soar higher, even breaking into international films.

In several action films he has starred in, Iko is often chosen as the main character. What's special is that this husband of Audy Item is also often appointed as a fight scene choreographer or action director! Like in the films MILE 22, STUBER and many others.

Without further ado, let's uncover a series of action films that Iko has starred in..

1. THE RAID

The Raid: Redemption (Credit: IMDb)

Wow, Indonesian film fans will definitely not be unfamiliar with this film title. Yes, THE RAID is an action film with a unique Indonesian martial arts packaging starring Iko Uwais. Directed by Gareth Evans, this film was first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2011. Many viewers and critics praised THE RAID as one of the best action films in recent years.

In the film, Iko plays Rama, a member of a special weapons and tactics police team with a secret and hidden agenda. Iko Uwais plays the protagonist as a police officer securing criminals in an abandoned apartment inhabited by drug lords and dangerous killers. THE RAID has 2 series, the first film is THE RAID: REDEMPTION (2011) and THE RAID 2: BERANDAL (2014).

2. MERANTAU

Merantau (Credit: IMDb)

Still with Iko Uwais, MERANTAU is an action film starring him. This film was released on August 6, 2009 with the renowned director Gareth Evans. In this film, it tells a story that is based on the ancestral tradition of the Minangkabau tribe that young boys who have reached adulthood in this tribe must go on a journey to foreign lands. 

Iko plays the role of Yuda, he is a native Harimau martial artist from Minangkabau who must go on a journey to Jakarta, leaving his mother and older brother in his hometown. When he arrives in Jakarta, he meets a sibling couple who will become victims of human trafficking. Starting with his desire to help the sibling couple, there are many fights with the trading organization led by a European. Yuda and his two friends have to escape from the pursuit of these evil people. Exciting, isn't it?

3. THE NIGHT COMES FOR US

The Night Comes For Us (Credit: IMDb)

THE NIGHT COMES FOR US is an exciting action film from Indonesia, an original Netlfix production. The film is directed by Timo Tjahjanto and premiered at the Fantastic Fest on September 22, 2018, before being released on Netflix on October 19, 2018. The main cast of the film includes Joe Taslim and is accompanied by Iko Uwais.

This film tells the story of a fighter named Ito, played by Joe Taslim. He returns to Jakarta for his family after working for a ruthless and sadistic Southeast Asian Triad. After Ito's departure, the syndicate experiences chaos within. Eventually, betrayal and chaos ensue as the Triad plans for territorial expansion, resulting in a bloody event.

4. MILE 22

Mile 22 (Credit: IMDb)

MILE 22 is an action film directed by Peter Berg and starring Iko Uwais alongside renowned Hollywood actors such as Mark Wahlberg, John Malkovich, Lauren Cohan, and Ronda Rousey. The film was released on August 17, 2018, and August 21, 2018, in Indonesia. In this film, Iko is appointed as the choreographer for the action scenes with other actors.

MILE 22 tells the story of an elite force called Overwatch, led by James Silva, played by Mark Wahlberg. The group is assigned a mission to safely escort a police officer named Li Noor (Iko Uwais) who possesses a highly sensitive secret regarding the disappearance of dangerous radioactive isotopes.

5. SNAKE EYES

Snake Eyes (Credit: IMDb)

The film that was released in America on July 23, 2021 is a superhero action film directed by Robert Schwentke. This 121-minute film stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes. Alongside other actors Andrew Koji, rsula Corbero, Samara Weaving, Haruke Abe, Takehiro Hira, and Iko Uwais as supporting actors playing Hard Master. 

The story of the film SNAKE EYES is about the origin of the character Snake Eyes himself. In this story, Snake Eyes successfully saves an important heir in the Arashikage Clan and is eventually given the opportunity to become a part of the clan that has always maintained peace for 600 years. As time passes, the big secrets of the past and Snake Eyes' identity are revealed, causing problems for him. Wonder how the story unfolds, don't miss watching it. 

Written by: Ketrine Indah Permatasari 

(kpl/mag)