The Raid: Redemption

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The Raid: Redemption

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2012

1h 41m

Action

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A rookie member of an elite team of commandos, Rama (Iko Uwais) is instructed to hang back while his comrades-in-arms go ahead with their mission to take down a brutal crime lord called Tama (Ray Sahetapy). However, the team's cover is blown, and Tama offers sanctuary to every criminal in his high-rise apartment block in exchange for the cops' heads. Now Rama must take command and lead his remaining team on an ultraviolent charge through the building to complete -- and survive -- the mission.

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Critics Consensus

No frills and all thrills, The Raid: Redemption is an inventive action film expertly paced and edited for maximum entertainment.

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Tambay Obenson

Shadow and Act

[Redemption] is a relentless, bloody, brutal action movie, with successive scene after scene of balls-to-the-wall-style choreographed violence.

Aug 14, 2017

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Grady Hendrix

Film Comment Magazine

Hollywood is particularly unsuited to producing sensation cinema these days.

Nov 5, 2013

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Chase Whale

Film.com

My only complaint about The Raid is that it ended.

Aug 28, 2013

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

There’s something a bit poetic and inevitable about the moralizing division, and it cuts even deeper with a brother on each side of the camera’s axis.

Jul 5, 2024

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

Immensely fresh in that it truly feels like a film that will harm you at any given moment.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 24, 2024

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Not only do the two actors make an indelible impression with their physical prowess, Evans’s direction and storytelling draws us in further so that each moment of character desperation holds audiences in a steel grip.

Jan 18, 2024

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Maksim B.

The Raid: Redemption is a blisteringly effective action film that delivers precision, intensity, and artistry in equal measure. Gareth Evans strips the genre to its essentials, creating a tight, claustrophobic thriller where every fight feels urgent and consequential. Iko Uwais anchors the film with a commanding physical performance, showcasing Pencak Silat through choreography that is both brutal and beautifully fluid. The action is staged with clarity and intention—no shaky cam, no wasted motion—just expertly crafted combat that hits with real weight. What makes The Raid stand out is its relentless momentum and its commitment to physical storytelling. Every confrontation builds character, tension, and narrative without relying on heavy dialogue. The result is a modern action classic: lean, visceral, and unforgettable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/25

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Darren B.

Best hand to hand combat choreography I’ve ever seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/25

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Shawna R

I really, really liked it like not just in terms of [Iko Uwais] being an amazing martial artist which he is but also just as an actor in his own right.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/25

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Michael D

The fight scenes are epic and while the storyline may be lacking, is this why you're really watching. The dialog is limited, so streaming with subtitles makes it even more memorable. If you're thinking you are spending a couple of hours to watch a love story, romantic comedy or other, please skip and come back a cinematic fist fight.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/25

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mywifeisyours f

The action is furious and non-stop, and Evans makes no bones about the type of movie he’s making. It’s heart-pounding and occasionally thrilling, but don’t expect much in terms of plot or character development.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Qinq D

The action is furious and non-stop, and Evans makes no bones about the type of movie he’s making. It’s heart-pounding and occasionally thrilling, but don’t expect much in terms of plot or character development.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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The Raid: Redemption: Official Clip - I Can't Believe How Brutal These Kills Are!

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The Raid: Redemption: Official Clip - Holy Crap This Fight Rules!

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The Raid: Redemption: Official Clip - Intense Lab Brawl

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The Raid: Redemption: Official Clip - They Fight Out the Goddamn Window!

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The Raid: Redemption: Official Clip - The Stairwell Shootout & Fridge Explosion

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The Raid: Redemption: Official Clip - Epic Mad Dog vs. Joe Taslim Fight

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The Raid: Redemption: Official Clip - Hide From The Machete Killer!

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Synopsis

A rookie member of an elite team of commandos, Rama (Iko Uwais) is instructed to hang back while his comrades-in-arms go ahead with their mission to take down a brutal crime lord called Tama (Ray Sahetapy). However, the team's cover is blown, and Tama offers sanctuary to every criminal in his high-rise apartment block in exchange for the cops' heads. Now Rama must take command and lead his remaining team on an ultraviolent charge through the building to complete -- and survive -- the mission.

Director: Gareth Evans
Producer: Ario Sagantoro
Screenwriter: Gareth Evans
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Celluloid Dreams, XYZ Films
Rating: R (Strong Brutal Bloody Violence|Language)
Genre: Action
Original Language: Indonesian
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 13, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 14, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.6M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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