Mat Kilau (2022)
Mat Kilau is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
Ratings on Mat Kilau stayed too thin to say where this Malay film lands. It clocks in at a standard 118 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of Malay action, leaning history. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
The rise of a Malay warrior named Mat Kilau and his friends against the British colonialists who came to Pahang in 1892. The greed of British officials and policies, which have imposed excessive taxes, confiscated land belonging to the Malays to reap the treasures of Pahang and disrupted the Islamic way in Pahang has caused dissatisfaction among the rulers and the Malays. The patriotic spirit of Mat Kilau and his friends who rose up against British violence had caused Captain Syers to launch an attack on Mat Kilau.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Watch with family? | P13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / History |
| Language | Malay |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Syamsul Yusof
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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