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This City Is a Battlefield

2025Movie1 h 59 min

DramaHistory
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about history and war, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

In war-torn Jakarta 1946, a haunted violinist ordered to bomb a colonial theatre sees his plan unravel when a charismatic rebel falls for his wife—jeopardising Indonesia’s freedom and their lives.

Feels like

  • Historical War Drama
  • Independence Struggle
  • Romantic Betrayal
  • Espionage Thriller
  • Morally Complex
  • Intense & Dramatic
  • Cinematic Spectacle
  • Indonesian History
  • Character-Driven
  • Psychological Suspense

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Mouly Surya
Written by
Mouly Surya, Mochtar Lubis
Produced by
Chand Parwez Servia, Tutut Kolopaking, Rama Adi
Music by
Zeke Khaseli, Yudhi Arfani

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Facts

April 17, 2025 · 1 h 59 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 17, 2025
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, War, Romance
Original language
Indonesian
Also spoken
Dutch, English
Made in
France, Indonesia, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Netherlands
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Questions about This City Is a Battlefield

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Where can I stream This City Is a Battlefield?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is This City Is a Battlefield worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3).

Is This City Is a Battlefield good for date night?

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

Is This City Is a Battlefield in English?

IndonesianDutchEnglish

No, it was made in Indonesian, with some Dutch and English.