The Must-Watch Films of Southeast Asia
These are the unmissable Southeast Asian movies you need to stream now
Offering a wide selection of films across diverse genres, Southeast Asia has produced many works that have captured the attention and admiration of audiences. Whether feel-good, romantic, or action-packed, no story is too challenging to be transformed into a memorable film.
From the sentimental tale of How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies to the action-packed thrill of Jailbreak, these are the top movie recommendations from Southeast Asia.
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Laskar Pelangi
Indonesia
Set in the 1970s, Laskar Pelangi follows a group of ten underprivileged students who find two Indonesian teachers willing to provide them an education in a crumbling primary school. Together, they strive for a brighter future in Gantong Village, a farming and tin-mining island off Sumatra’s east coast.
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Thailand
After learning that his grandmother is terminally ill, a university dropout decides to care for her. His act of devotion comes with a hidden agenda: inheriting her fortune when the day of her passing arrives.
Isa Pa with Feelings
Philippines
An aspiring architect meets a deaf, non-verbal neighbor, and their bond grows with each sign language lesson. But as their friendship deepens, miscommunications threaten to create a rift in their relationship.
Ola Bola
Malaysia
Set in the 1980s, Ola Bola follows a multicultural football team struggling with a dysfunctional dynamic, suffering loss after loss. When a rare opportunity arises to achieve an international victory, the team must unite and seize its once-in-a-lifetime chance.
An Unfinished Film
Singapore
Set in January 2020, a decade after a film’s production was halted, the crew reunites at a hotel near Wuhan. Their efforts are once again disrupted when an unexpected lockdown changes everything.
Song Lang
Vietnam
The star of a traveling opera troupe crosses paths with a debt collector for a loan shark, forming an unlikely friendship. Through their bond, both learn profound lessons about life and its value.
Jailbreak
Cambodia
A routine escort mission spirals into chaos when the prisoners of Koh Kla seize control of the grounds, trapping the task force. With the key witness still at risk, the team must fight their way out while completing their mission.
