The Raid (2012)
An elite SWAT team storms a high-rise full of killers, delivering relentless, gritty, high-octane action.
Deep in the heart of Jakarta's slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world's most dangerous killers and gangsters. Until now, the run-down apartment block has been considered untouchable to even the bravest of police. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn darkness and silence, an elite swat team is tasked with raiding the safe house in order to take down the notorious drug lord that runs it. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover and news of their assault reaches the drug lord, the building's lights are cut and all the exits blocked. Stranded on the sixth floor with no way out, the unit must fight their way through the city's worst to survive their mission. Starring Indonesian martial arts sensation Iko Uwais.
How intense is The Raid?
The Raid is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Raid feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulhigh octanepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Raid
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Is The Raid for you?
Is The Raid scary?
Only a little. The Raid has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Raid gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Raid sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Raid OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Raid?
The Raid runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream The Raid?
The Raid is streaming on Hulu.
Does The Raid have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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