Joko Anwar: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 46
- as director
- 19
- on screen
- 2003–2026
- box office
- $4.8M
- average score
- 68
The Best Joko Anwar Movies
The highest-rated films Joko Anwar is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Ghost in the Cell (2026) scores highest, at 79. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
-
Movie Echo Score: Score 79 Ghost in the Cell 2026 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Impetigore 2019 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 Satan's Slaves: Communion 2022 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Grave Torture 2024 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Ave Maryam 2018 · Martin -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 Gundala 2019 · Director
Joko Anwar's Career in Numbers
Joko Anwar's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joko Anwar works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Gathering (2003) to Ghost in the Cell (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Joko Anwar Movies by Decade
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 30
- 2020s 6
The 2010s were Joko Anwar's busiest decade, with 30 films.
Joko Anwar Movies by Genre
- Drama 19
- Horror 8
- Comedy 4
- Action 3
- Adventure 3
- Romance 3
- Mystery 2
- Thriller 2
- Animation 1
Drama is the genre Joko Anwar has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of horror (8).
Joko Anwar Career Milestones
- First film
- The Gathering 2003
- Biggest box office hit
- The Gathering $1.35M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Ghost in the Cell Movie Echo Score 79
- Newest film
- Ghost in the Cell 2026
Joko Anwar Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Joko Anwar is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 19 as director and 26 as actor. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Joko Anwar
19- 2026 Ghost in the Cell Action Worldwide box office: $135K Movie Echo Score: 79
- 2025
The Siege at Thorn High Action - 2024 Grave Torture Drama Worldwide box office: $329K Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2022 Satan's Slaves: Communion Drama Worldwide box office: $992K Movie Echo Score: 76
- 2020
Gundala Action Worldwide box office: $383K Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2019 Impetigore Horror Worldwide box office: $70.6K Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2019 Gundala Adventure Movie Echo Score: 71
- 2017
Jalanin Aja Drama - 2016
Don’t Blink Horror - 2016
Jenny Horror - 2015
A Copy of My Mind Drama - 2013
The New Found Drama - 2012
Fresh To Move On Romance - 2012
Durable Love Romance - 2012
Grave Torture Horror - 2012
Ritual Horror Worldwide box office: $11.6K - 2009
La Promesse Romance - 2007
Dead Time Thriller Worldwide box office: $4.59K - 2005
Joni’s Promise Comedy
Joko Anwar Movies as an Actor
26- 2021
A World Without as Joko Liauw · Mystery Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2018 Ave Maryam as Martin · Drama Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2018
27 Steps of May as Opponent Boxer Manager · Drama - 2018
Fly By Night as Alan · Mystery - 2018
Reunion Z as Joko Anwar · Horror - 2018
Daysleepers as Tito · Drama - 2017
My Generation as Konji's Dad · Drama Worldwide box office: $546K - 2017
Satan’s Slaves as Dono Budiono · Horror - 2017
The Underdogs as Papa Ellie · Comedy - 2017
Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody Adventure - 2016
Three Sassy Sisters as Taxi Driver · Drama Worldwide box office: $612K - 2015
Nay as Pram (voice) · Drama - 2015
Filosofi Kopi as Debt Collector · Adventure - 2015
Melancholy Is a Movement as Joko · Drama - 2014
Before the Morning Repeated as Anggota DPR · Drama - 2013
3Sum as Ali Ferzat · Horror - 2013
Mika as Dentist · Drama - 2013
Demi Ucok as Produser Hantu · Comedy - 2012
Parts of the Heart as Peter Umur 36 Tahun · Drama - 2011
Langit Biru as Mr. Tiko · Drama - 2009
Sing to the Dawn as Ubay (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $180K - 2009
Macabre as Yuppie #3 · Thriller Worldwide box office: $190K - 2008
Love Potpourri as Sutradara Film · Drama - 2008
Because of Soccer as Interrogator · Drama - 2007
Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! as Bos · Drama - 2003
The Gathering as Restaurant Manager · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.35M
Joko Anwar in Documentaries & Specials
1
Who Joko Anwar Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Joko Anwar shares the most films with. Ario Bayu comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Lukman Sardi (6). Under each name, their best-known films together.
-
Ario Bayu 8 films together - Gundala (2020)
- Macabre (2009)
- Impetigore (2019)
-
Lukman Sardi 6 films together - Gundala (2020)
- Ghost in the Cell (2026)
- Gundala (2019)
-
Rio Dewanto 6 films together - Three Sassy Sisters (2016)
- Ghost in the Cell (2026)
- Ritual (2012)
-
Chicco Jerikho 5 films together - A World Without (2021)
- Ave Maryam (2018)
- Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody (2017)
-
Hannah Al Rashid 4 films together - Ritual (2012)
- Gundala (2019)
- Melancholy Is a Movement (2015)
-
Verdi Solaiman 4 films together - 27 Steps of May (2018)
- Reunion Z (2018)
- Melancholy Is a Movement (2015)
-
Muzakki Ramdhan 3 films together - Satan's Slaves: Communion (2022)
- Grave Torture (2024)
- Gundala (2019)
-
Angga Dwimas Sasongko 2 films together - Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody (2017)
- Filosofi Kopi (2015)
Joko Anwar: Questions & Answers
How many movies Joko Anwar has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Joko Anwar been in?
Joko Anwar is credited on 46 films, from 2003 to 2026. 26 of them as an actor and 19 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Joko Anwar's highest-grossing movie?
The Gathering (2003) is Joko Anwar's biggest box office hit, with $1.35M worldwide, ahead of Satan's Slaves: Communion (2022) ($992K). Across every film with box office figures, Joko Anwar's movies have made $4.8M.
Joko Anwar's biggest hits What is the best Joko Anwar movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Joko Anwar's best-rated film is Ghost in the Cell (2026) with a score of 79, followed by Impetigore (2019) (77).
Best Joko Anwar movies, ranked What is Joko Anwar's newest movie?
The most recent film on Joko Anwar's filmography is Ghost in the Cell (2026), which Joko Anwar directed.
Who does Joko Anwar work with most often?
Joko Anwar shares the most films with Ario Bayu (8 films), Lukman Sardi (6 films) and Rio Dewanto (6 films).
The Best Joko Anwar Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
