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Actor

Iko Uwais: Movies & Box Office

films
12
on screen
2009–2025
box office
$356M
average score
48
Born
February 12, 1983 (age 43)
Birthplace
Jakarta, Indonesia
Full name
Uwais Qorny
Citizenship
Indonesia
Occupations
Actor, stuntman, fight choreographer, martial artist
Years active
2007-present
Spouses
Audy Item
Children
2
Known for

The Best Iko Uwais Movies

The highest-rated films Iko Uwais is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Night Comes for Us (2018) scores highest, at 65. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Iko Uwais's Career in Numbers

Iko Uwais's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Iko Uwais works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Merantau (2009) to Ash (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Iko Uwais Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 8
  3. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Iko Uwais's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Iko Uwais Movies by Genre

  • Action 10
  • Horror 1
  • Drama 1

Action is the genre Iko Uwais has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of horror (1).

Iko Uwais Career Milestones

First film
Merantau 2009
Biggest box office hit
Star Wars: The Force Awakens $161M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Night Comes for Us Movie Echo Score 65
Newest film
Ash 2025
12 credits

Iko Uwais Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Iko Uwais is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 48. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Iko Uwais?

Iko Uwais was born in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2009, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Iko Uwais, known professionally by that name, was born as Uwais Qorny on 12th February 1983. This charismatic Indonesian is notable for his endeavors as an actor, stuntman, fight choreographer, and martial artist. Renowned for his appearances in action films, Uwais has contributed to well-received movies, including Merantau (2009), The Raid (2011), The Raid 2 (2014), Headshot (2016), Mile 22 (2018), The Night Comes for Us (2018), and Stuber (2019). His talent also straddles the small screen, with notable roles including a lead in the Netflix series, Wu Assassins (2019–22).

Uwais was discovered by director Gareth Evans in 2007 who was then making a documentary about silat, a martial art Uwais was practicing. His camera presence seemed fitting for Evans' martial art film, Merantau, leading to his debut. His successful stint includes work in international films like Triple Threat and a brief appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In his personal life, he is married to singer Audy Item and is father to two daughters: Atreya Syahla Putri Uwais and Aneska Layla Putri Uwais.

Works with

Who Iko Uwais Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Iko Uwais shares the most films with. Yayan Ruhian comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Gareth Evans (3).

FAQ

Iko Uwais: Questions & Answers

How many movies Iko Uwais has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Iko Uwais been in?

Iko Uwais is credited on 12 films, from 2009 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Iko Uwais's highest-grossing movie?

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) is Iko Uwais's biggest box office hit, with $161M worldwide, ahead of Mile 22 (2018) ($66.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Iko Uwais's movies have made $356M.

Iko Uwais's biggest hits

What is the best Iko Uwais movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Iko Uwais's best-rated film is The Night Comes for Us (2018) with a score of 65, followed by Stuber (2019) (55).

Best Iko Uwais movies, ranked

How old is Iko Uwais?

Iko Uwais is 43 years old, born on February 12, 1983 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

What is Iko Uwais's newest movie?

The most recent film on Iko Uwais's filmography is Ash (2025), in the role of Adhi.

Who does Iko Uwais work with most often?

Iko Uwais shares the most films with Yayan Ruhian (5 films), Gareth Evans (3 films) and Joe Taslim (2 films).

The Best Iko Uwais Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 credits.

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