The Forbidden Door (2009)
The Forbidden Door is streaming in Indonesia on Netflix.
The verdict
The Forbidden Door is a solid, watchable Indonesian film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 6.5/10 on TMDB from 60 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 115 minutes. In Indonesia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of Indonesian horror, leaning mystery. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 60 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
A successful sculptor's life is turned upside down when he starts to receive mysterious messages from someone asking for his help. As he digs deeper, he discovers a boy is being abused and has to choose between saving the boy or losing everything.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Watch with family? | 21+ · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Mystery |
| Language | Indonesian |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Joko Anwar
Cast
Where to watch in Indonesia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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