Country of Origin:
Indonesia
What's it about?
A S.W.A.T. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs.
Why do we love it?
The Raid is brutal and practical filmmaking at its best. A simple premise leaves the door open for imaginative direction and powerful choreography that is a sight to behold. The amount of skill and talent on screen keeps the energy high throughout as the only motive becomes to survive.
Who's in it?
Iko Uwais - Rama
Joe Taslim - Jaka
Donny Alamsyah - Andi
Who made it?
Gareth Evans - Writer & Director
Where can I watch it?
Find out where you stream, rent or buy The Raid at JustWatch
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