Box office hit “Mat Kilau” to begin streaming on Netflix on Sept 16

Fresh off a successful run on the big screen, “Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan” – Malaysia’s highest-grossing local film – is heading to streaming service Netflix, just in time for Malaysia Day.

The film will be released globally on September 16, which is Malaysia Day, except for Indonesia where it will launch on October 14.

“Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan” has already collected close to RM100 million after screenings in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, making it the highest-grossing Malaysian film of all time.

The box office hit began screening in Indonesian cinemas from Aug 31.

Based on a historical figure from the late 19th century, Mat Kilau tells the story of how the legendary warrior became the figurehead of a revolt against British colonists to protect their homeland.

Along with his father and fellow countrymen, Mat Kilau led his people into guerilla warfare over the course of several years, thus making him a symbol of freedom and independence. 

Directed by Syamsul Yusof, the historical drama stars Adi Putra as Mat Kilau, alongside Beto Kusyairy, Fattah Amin, Indonesian martial arts actor Yayan Ruhian, Johan As’ari, Rahim Razali and Jalaludin Hassan. 

Mat Kilau will also be joining close to 150 Malaysian films, series, and animated shows in the streamer’s Rekaan Rakyat collection, a celebration of some of the best works from Malaysian talents.

Watch the trailer here