Muay Thai and Silat: Celebrating Southeast Asia's Diverse Traditions of Martial Arts
While martial arts is often painted with a broad brush in US cinema, it in fact contains a great deal of variety and nuance. This week we're looking at the significant strand of Southeast Asian cinema that celebrates the region’s rich, varied martial arts traditions, including Silat (a set of indigenous regional martial arts), Muay Thai, and Filipino Kali.
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Date Created: June 21, 2024
BuyBust
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BuyBust
Erik Matti
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2018
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Philippines
BuyBust
A special forces team is sent to snuff out a drug den, but find themselves trapped inside it after being set-up and betrayed.
- Philippines · 2018
- Director: Erik Matti
- Cast: Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera, Joross Gamboa, Mara López, Nonie Buencamino
- Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Available on: Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Amazon Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Netflix
Deed of Death
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Deed of Death
Areel Abu Bakar
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2019
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Malaysia
Deed of Death (Geran)
After their younger brother is taken hostage, two siblings must rescue him and reclaim their inheritance.
- Malaysia · 2019
- Director: Areel Abu Bakar
- Cast: Namron, Khoharullah Majid, Feiyna Tajudin, Fad Anuar, Taiyuddin Bakar
- Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
- Available on: Plex Channel, YouTube, Hoopla, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Plex, Pluto TV, Hi-YAH, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, Google Play Movies, Fawesome
Dangerous Flowers
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Dangerous Flowers
Poj Arnon
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2006
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Thailand
Dangerous Flowers (ไฉไล)
A team of five female martial artists must rescue a young girl.
- Thailand · 2006
- Director: Poj Arnon
- Cast: Jintara Poonlarp, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Supakson Chaimongkol, Kessarin Ektawatkul, Bunyawan Pongsuwan, Kris Srepoomseth
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Available on: Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Video, FlixFling, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Fandango at Home Free, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, Google Play Movies, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Philo
The Protector
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The Protector
Prachya Pinkaew
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2005
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Thailand, United States, Hong Kong
The Protector (ต้มยำกุ้ง)
A Thai elephant breeder must travel to Australia and battle a crime ring in order to retrieve his stolen elephants.
- Thailand, United States, Hong Kong, France · 2005
- Director: Prachya Pinkaew
- Cast: Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Jin Xing, Nathan Jones, Johnny Trí Nguyễn
- Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Available on: Fawesome, Tubi TV, Apple TV, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube, Plex, Fandango At Home, Plex Channel
Headshot
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Headshot
Timo Tjahjanto,
Kimo Stamboel
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2016
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Indonesia
Headshot
A young man with amnesia must defend himself and the doctor who saved his life from vicious gang members.
- Indonesia · 2016
- Directors: Timo Tjahjanto, Kimo Stamboel
- Cast: Iko Uwais, Chelsea Islan, Sunny Pang, Julie Estelle, David Hendrawan, Very Tri Yulisman
- Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Available on: Fandango At Home, Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Hoopla
The Golden Cane Warrior
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The Golden Cane Warrior
Ifa Isfansyah
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2014
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Indonesia
The Golden Cane Warrior (Pendekar Tongkat Emas)
After a villainous betrayal, a group of martial artists search for the only person who can unlock the Golden Cane.
- Indonesia · 2014
- Director: Ifa Isfansyah
- Cast: Eva Celia, Nicholas Saputra, Reza Rahadian, Tara Basro, Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Available on: Amazon Video, Plex Channel, Google Play Movies, Hi-YAH, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube, Plex, Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, Fandango At Home, Tubi TV
Yasmine
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Yasmine
Siti Kamaluddin
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2014
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Brunei
Yasmine
A Bruneian teenager defies her strict father by training to become a silat champion.
- Brunei · 2014
- Director: Siti Kamaluddin
- Cast: Liyana Yus, Mentari De Marelle, Aryl Falak, Jazz Hayat, Nabila Huda, Agus Kuncoro
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Available on: Hoopla
Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior
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Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior
Prachya Pinkaew
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2003
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Thailand
Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior (Ong Bak)
A young martial artist takes on the underworld to retrieve a stolen sacred Buddha.
- Thailand · 2003
- Director: Prachya Pinkaew
- Cast: Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Suchao Pongwilai, Chumphorn Thepphithak, Cheathavuth Watcharakhun
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Available on: YouTube, Philo, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, FlixFling, fuboTV, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Plex Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla
The Night Comes for Us
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The Night Comes for Us
Timo Tjahjanto
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2018
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Indonesia, United States
The Night Comes for Us
A Triad assassin fights to rescue a young girl.
- Indonesia, United States · 2018
- Director: Timo Tjahjanto
- Cast: Joe Taslim, Iko Uwais, Asha Kenyeri Bermudez, Sunny Pang, Salvita Decorte, Abimana Aryasatya
- Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Available on: Netflix Standard with Ads, Netflix
Wiro Sableng: 212 Warrior
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Wiro Sableng: 212 Warrior
Angga Dwimas Sasongko
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2018
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Indonesia
Wiro Sableng: 212 Warrior (Wiro Sableng: Pendekar Kapak Maut Naga Geni 212)
A young martial artist is tasked by his master to track down her treacherous former student.
- Indonesia · 2018
- Director: Angga Dwimas Sasongko
- Cast: Vino G. Bastian, Sherina Munaf, Yayan Ruhian, Cecep Arif Rahman, Marsha Timothy, Yayu A.W. Unru
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Merantau
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Merantau
Gareth Evans
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2009
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Indonesia
Merantau
A young man from the countryside uses his skills in silat martial arts to survive the slave trade.
- Indonesia · 2009
- Director: Gareth Evans
- Cast: Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal, Yusuf Aulia, Alex Abbad
- Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
- Available on: Philo, Plex Channel, Apple TV, The Roku Channel, Plex, Amazon Video, FlixFling, Fandango At Home, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV
The Raid
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The Raid
Gareth Evans
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2011
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Indonesia, France, United States
The Raid (Serbuan maut)
A rookie cop must step up and defeat a crime lord after his fellow team members are captured.
- Indonesia, France, United States · 2011
- Director: Gareth Evans
- Cast: Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian, Ray Sahetapy, Pierre Gruno
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
- Available on: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango At Home