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The Raid: Redemption (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Raid: Redemption is a 2012 action thriller directed by Gareth Evans, starring Iko Uwais, Tegar Satrya and Joe Taslim. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $9.1 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award (Midnight Madness) at the TIFF 2011. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
worldwide gross
$9.1M
award won
1
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The Raid: Redemption (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Gareth Evans
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Indonesian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Raid: Redemption About?

The premise of The Raid: Redemption without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A SWAT team attempts to infiltrate a high-rise apartment building controlled by a ruthless drug lord named Tama. During the operation, a critical error triggers a lockdown, leaving the team trapped on the sixth floor. Cut off from backup and facing relentless attackers, they must battle their way through each level of the building to reach their target and escape, fighting for survival against overwhelming odds.

The Raid: Redemption Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gore
  • indonesia
  • low budget film
  • corrupt police officer
  • rookie police officer
  • police officer stabbed
  • tough police officer
  • execution
  • running out of bullets
  • killing a police officer
  • police action
  • chop a hole in the floor
+38 more
  • corrupt cop
  • gun fu action
  • hammer used as a weapon
  • swat team
  • drug lord
  • fight
  • undercover police officer
  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
  • shot in the back of the head
  • duct tape gag
  • bludgeoned to death
  • one fights many
  • police baton
  • ziptied restraints
  • shot point blank
  • gun held under chin
  • written by director
  • martial arts action
  • attempted suicide
  • secret entrance
  • traitor
  • murdered police officer
  • fall from height
  • man bound and gagged
  • video camera
  • hidden room
  • submachine gun
  • chained up man
  • broken neck
  • lookout
  • asia
  • silat
  • apartment
  • police
  • gangster
  • crime lord
  • apartment building
  • police officer
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Cast & crew

The Raid: Redemption Cast

Iko Uwais leads the cast, with Tegar Satrya and Joe Taslim. Directed by Gareth Evans; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Raid: Redemption

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From the director

More from Gareth Evans

More films directed by Gareth Evans, best-rated first: The Raid 2, Apostle, V/H/S/2 and Havoc.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Raid: Redemption Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Raid: Redemption 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Plot

The Raid: Redemption Plot Summary

What happens in The Raid: Redemption from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Indonesian special tactics officer Rama, portrayed by Iko Uwais, begins his journey with a heartfelt farewell to his father and his pregnant wife, promising to “bring him home.” He joins a specialized 20-man police unit, including officers like Bowo (played by Tegar Satrya), Dagu (Eka “Piranha” Rahmadia), Sergeant Jaka (played by Joe Taslim), and Lieutenant Wahyu (portrayed by Pierre Gruno). Their mission targets crime lord Tama Riyadi (depicted by Ray Sahetapy), who controls an apartment building in the slums of Jakarta, allowing criminals to dwell there in exchange for protection.

Full summary

The whole story of The Raid: Redemption, scene by scene

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Box office

The Raid: Redemption Box Office

The Raid: Redemption grossed $9.1 million worldwide. $4.1 million came from the US and Canada and $5 million (55%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.1M

US & Canada
$4.1M
International
$5M
US & Canada 45% Rest of the world 55%
Awards

The Raid: Redemption Awards & Nominations

The Raid: Redemption won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award (Midnight Madness) at the TIFF 2011.

1 win1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Raid: Redemption Trailers & Videos

14 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 8 clips, 2 featurettes and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.

All 14 videos
Official US Trailer
  • Teaser Teaser Trailer
  • Clip The Raid: 4 On One (Score by Mike Shinoda, Joe Trapanese)
  • Clip Mad Dog VS. Jaka Hand To Hand Fight | The Raid: Redemption
  • Clip Narcotics Lab Fight Scene | The Raid: Redemption
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Raid: Redemption?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

The Raid: Redemption Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “Рейд” and “The Raid - Redemption”.

Also known as
  • Рейд
  • The Raid - Redemption
  • The Raid : Redemption
  • Operação Invasão
  • ザ・レイド
  • Zátah Vykoupení
  • Đột Kích: Chuộc Tội
  • The Raid (2011)
  • 突袭
  • 突袭1
  • Redada asesina
  • 全面突襲
+20 more
  • 突擊死亡塔
  • Операцията: Изкупление
  • The Raid - Uppgörelsen
  • Baskın
  • The Raid: Redenção
  • Zátah
  • Redada asesina (The Raid)
  • The Raid - Redenzione
  • ฉะ! ทะลุตึกนรก
  • A rajtaütés
  • Επιχείρηση: Χάος
  • הפשיטה: הגאולה
  • Рейд: Спокута
  • 레이드: 첫번째 습격
  • La Redada
  • Prepadovka
  • الغارة
  • Reidas: Atpirkimas
  • Raidul
  • Racija

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FAQ

The Raid: Redemption FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Raid: Redemption, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Raid: Redemption?

The Raid: Redemption runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Raid: Redemption released?

The Raid: Redemption was released on March 23, 2012.

Who directed The Raid: Redemption?

The Raid: Redemption was directed by Gareth Evans.

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Who is in the cast of The Raid: Redemption?

The Raid: Redemption stars Iko Uwais, Tegar Satrya and Joe Taslim, among 8 credited actors.

How much did The Raid: Redemption make at the box office?

The Raid: Redemption grossed $9.1 million worldwide ($4.1 million domestic, $5 million international).

How is The Raid: Redemption rated?

The Raid: Redemption has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Letterboxd.

What awards did The Raid: Redemption win?

The Raid: Redemption won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award (Midnight Madness) at the TIFF 2011.

Does The Raid: Redemption have a post-credit scene?

No. The Raid: Redemption has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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