Rio Sang Juara

1989Movie1 h 37 min

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A cathartic, hopeful drama movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Reminiscent of the Rocky film starring Sylvester Stallone, Rio has to use his fists to make a living as an illegal parking man. When the parking area is taken over by the local government, Rio loses his livelihood. Mursali then helps him by offering his taxi for driving at night. Again he has to use his fists on this new job, but when he meets Lia, she advises Rio to become a boxer. So he goes to Oom Eddy’s boxing gym and his career takes off. But Lia distracts him from his training and his fights. He also forgets about his girlfriend in the village, Sinta (Ayu Azhari). His losing streak begins and then Lia dies during an abortion. So Rio goes back to his village. Oom Eddy and Rio’s friends try to lift his spirit up again. Then Rio returns to the boxing ring, and is victorious once more.

Feels like

  • Underdog Sports Drama
  • Redemption Arc
  • Urban Struggle
  • Boxing Film
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Personal Downfall
  • Resilient Spirit
  • Indonesian Cinema
  • Classic Narrative

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Muchlis Raya
Written by
I. Sukardjasman
Produced by
Hendrick Gozali

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Facts

October 19, 1989 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
October 19, 1989
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Indonesian
Made in
Indonesia

Q&A

3 questions, like "Can I half-watch Rio Sang Juara?"

Questions about Rio Sang Juara

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Can I half-watch Rio Sang Juara?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Rio Sang Juara good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Rio Sang Juara in English?

Indonesian

No, it was made in Indonesian.