Joko Anwar Indonesian Director Born 1976 in Medan
Joko Anwar · film director and screenwriter · Indonesian
Known for
Biography
Joko Anwar is an Indonesian director born on 3 January 1976 in Medan. His best-known titles on this site are Quickie Express (2007) and Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody (2017).
Early life
Joko Anwar was educated at Bandung Institute of Technology, SMA Negeri 1 Medan and Wheeling Park High School.
Career
The earliest credit on record for Joko Anwar is Arisan! (2003). During the 2010s, he worked on Demi Ucok (2013) and 27 Steps of May (2018).
His filmography here covers 28 films and one TV series from 2003 to 2026. The most recent title listed is Ghost in the Cell (2026). His off-screen credits include director on 17 titles, including Gundala, and writer on 13 titles, including Satan's Slaves.
Recognition
In 2021, he won the Asia's Most Influential Indonesia.
Filmography
29 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ghost in the Cell | Director | Film |
| 2025 | The Siege at Thorn High | Director | Film |
| 2024 | Grave Torture | Director | Film |
| 2022 | Satan's Slaves 2: Communion | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2019 | Gundala | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2019 | Impetigore | Director | Film |
| 2019 | The Queen of Black Magic | Writer | Film |
| 2018 | 27 Steps of May | Film | |
| 2018 | Kisah Dua Jendela | Film | |
| 2017 | Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody | Film | |
| 2017 | Satan's Slaves | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2015 | A Copy of My Mind | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2015 | Nay | Pram | Film |
| 2013 | 3Sum | Film | |
| 2013 | Demi Ucok | Film |
Show all 29 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Grave Torture | Director | Film |
| 2012 | Modus Anomali | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2012 | Parts of the Heart | Film | |
| 2009 | Forbidden Door | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2008 | Fiksi. | Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Dead Time: Kala | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2007 | Jakarta Undercover | Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Quickie Express | Writer | Film |
| 2005 | Janji Joni | Director | Film |
| 2003 | Arisan! | Writer | Film |
| 2003 | Joni Be Brave | Director, Writer | Film |
| Ajang Ajeng | Director | TV series | |
| Perkasa Seperti Air | Director | Film | |
| The Charms in Broken Things | Director | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Asia's Most Influential Indonesia | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Bandung Institute of Technology, SMA Negeri 1 Medan and Wheeling Park High School.
Joko Anwar on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 584K @jokoanwar
- Engagement rate
- 9.93% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 57,394
- Average comments
- 630 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joko Anwar?
Joko Anwar is 50 years old, born on 3 January 1976 in Medan.
What is Joko Anwar known for?
Joko Anwar is known for Quickie Express (2007) and Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody (2017).
What is Joko Anwar’s nationality?
Joko Anwar is Indonesian, born in Medan.
How tall is Joko Anwar?
Joko Anwar is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
Has Joko Anwar won any awards?
Yes. Joko Anwar won Asia's Most Influential Indonesia (2021).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q11036795), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Netmediatama · CC BY 3.0
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