Malaysian Cinema to Look For
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1. Seri Dewi Malam (2001)
103 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
When his wife Seri falls into a coma, Azri finds that he can still communicate with her by getting help from Dewi, a blind girl with special mind-reading powers.
Director: Aziz M. Osman | Stars: Hairie Othman, Jeslina Hashim, Maya Karin, Khatijah Tan
Votes: 22
2. Waris Jari Hantu (2007)
106 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
The story of this movie is based on the legend and myth of Malay folks about having a supernatural companion (called as 'saka') purposefully to protect and give benefits to the owner. The ... See full summary »
Director: Shuhaimi Baba | Stars: Maya Karin, Rusdi Ramli, Azean Irdawaty, Zahim Albakri
Votes: 39
3. 1957: Hati Malaya (2007)
135 min | Drama, History, Romance
Hali (Rusdi Ramli), Salmi (Maya Karin), Rafik (Adlin Aman Ramlie), Ani (Sharifah Amani) and Ang Lee (Douglas Lim), represent the young generation of Malaysia who come from different ... See full summary »
Director: Shuhaimi Baba | Stars: Adlin Aman Ramlie, Sharifah Amani, Nanu Baharuddin, Man Bai
Votes: 39
4. Anak Halal (2007)
113 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Hisham, a drug dealer, finds himself stuck in a situation where he had to hand over his young son to a homeless woman. Hisham is caught and jailed.
Director: Osman Ali | Stars: Farid Kamil, Maya Karin, Fasha Sandha, Kartina Aziz
Votes: 91
5. Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 (2005)
R | 113 min | Action, Drama, Horror
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 is the sequel to the movie of the same title in 2004. The story continues after the "pontianak" (banshee/vampire) has avenged her death by eliminating her ... See full summary »
Directors: Shuhaimi Baba, Aida Fitri Buyung, Ibrahim Elias | Stars: Maya Karin, Rusdi Ramli, Rosyam Nor, Ida Nerina
Votes: 118
6. Tanda Putera (2013)
115 min | Biography, Drama, History
Story about Tun Abdul Razak and Tun Dr. Ismail fix the situation at Malaysia after ' The Worst Day In Malaysia ' 13 May 1969.
Director: Shuhaimi Baba | Stars: Rusdi Ramli, Zizan Nin, Elai Faezah, Linda Hashim
Votes: 132
7. Duyung (2008)
96 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Jimmy is an environmentalist who finds comfort in animals. He is a strong believer in the existence of a beautiful mermaid due to bed time stories told by his mother throughout his ... See full summary »
Director: A. Razak Mohaideen | Stars: Saiful Apek, Maya Karin, Yassin Yahya, Rosnah Mat Aris
Votes: 99
8. Layar Lara (1997)
115 min | Drama
During the trouble-plagued making of a Malaysian movie, a spoiled young actress named Ena Manjalara learns the true meaning of friendship, respect and artistic devotion based on her ... See full summary »
Director: Shuhaimi Baba | Stars: Man Bai, Azean Irdawaty, Mahmud June, Ida Nerina
Votes: 46
9. Punggok rindukan bulan (2008)
122 min | Drama, History, Mystery
The story of Sidi, who lives in a run down neighborhood in the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru near the prospering Singapore, is told through seemingly ordinary moments in his life.
Director: Azharr Rudin | Stars: Saeful Nazhif Satria, Shahronizam, Maya Karin, Sharifah Amani
Votes: 10
10. Gold Diggers (2009)
100 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance
What happens when prey and predator are both trapped on a luxury cruise ship? Two gold digging girls, Bella and Intan, come face to face with three Datuks, three Datuk's wives, two Datuk's ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard Chauly | Stars: Maya Karin, Nur Fazura, Aaron Aziz, Eizlan Yusof
Votes: 71
11. Magika (2010)
94 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Musical
"Magika", Malaysia's first musical feature film, tells the tale of two siblings Malik and Ayu as they embark on a journey in a surreal mythical world, where trees, animals and all flora & ... See full summary »
Director: Edry Abdul Halim | Stars: Diana Danielle, Mawi, Fimie Don, Ziana Zain
Votes: 150
12. The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines (2011)
R | 109 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines (released in Malaysia as "Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa") is an adventure feature film set against the backdrop of ancient Malay, Roman and Chinese ... See full summary »
Director: Yusry Abd Halim | Stars: Stephen Rahman Hughes, Gavin Stenhouse, Jing Lusi, Rahim Razali
Votes: 1,155
13. Ombak Rindu (2011)
125 min | Drama, Romance
An orphan girl is sold into prostitution to settle her uncle's debts. She was later 'rescued' by one of the customers, who later falls in love with her.
Director: Osman Ali | Stars: Aaron Aziz, Maya Karin, Lisa Surihani, Bront Palarae
Votes: 245
14. Cun! (2011)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tells the story of a famous TV host who takes himself to a remote village in Kedah after finding his fiance, a famous movie star playing threesome with a new actor. In the village, he fell ... See full summary »
Director: Osman Ali | Stars: Maya Karin, Remy Ishak, Kartina Aziz, Ning Baizura
Votes: 51
15. Sejoli (2014)
92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jo (Bront Palarae) and Gina (Maya Karin) are both nursing their broken hearts in Phuket when fate decides to bring them together. At first they hate each other but when they discover that ... See full summary »
Director: Osman Ali | Stars: Maya Karin, Bront Palarae, Izara Aishah, Remy Ishak
Votes: 71
16. Note (II) (2015)
Not Rated | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A relationship on the edge - It's a psychological thriller in one of the most beautiful national parks in Malaysia.
Director: Yasu Tanaka | Stars: Ramli Hassan, Hans Isaac, Rin Izumi, Maya Karin
Votes: 59
17. Jwanita (2015)
100 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Jwanita is a woman with mental illness, due to being physically and mentally abused by her adoptive parents who are also black magic users. After killing her adoptive parents, Jwanita finds... See full summary »
Director: Osman Ali | Stars: Maya Karin, Bront Palarae, Cristina Suzanne Stockstill, Umie Aida
Votes: 86
18. Munafik 2 (2018)
104 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Haunted by terrifying visions, a Muslim healer finds his faith tested when he helps a woman locked in battle, body and soul, with a diabolical leader.
Director: Syamsul Yusof | Stars: Syamsul Yusof, Maya Karin, Nasir Bilal Khan, Fizz Fairuz
Votes: 1,875
19. Bulan dan Pria Terhebat (2020)
113 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Bulan, a trainee in a special force of Indonesia, is embarking her journey in a human trafficking syndicate in finding her kidnapped sister, Melati. Bulan meets Haris, an e-hailing driver ... See full summary »
Director: Ghaz Abu Bakar | Stars: Zahirah MacWilson, Zizan Razak, Bell Ngasri, Alif Hadi
Votes: 202
20. Seesaw (II) (2015)
17 min | Short, Drama
Rosie wants Simon back. Over the course of an uncomfortable evening she discovers that there are some things you just can't fix.
Director: Amanda Nell Eu | Star: Lucy Ter-Berg
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