Skakmat (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Skakmat is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Ody C. Harahap, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. Jamal , motorcycle taxi drivers who like to play chess, had a dream to open a the motor wash near his base. Rodiah, Jamal’s mother, threatens him if not promptly changes his life, the family land quota for him will be his cousin. In love affairs Jamal is challenged by Mirna’s parents because his unstable work. Jamal is asked by Ivan, whom he knew inadvertently, to take Dito, a courier heroin, to Tanah Tinggi Boss. He gives Jamal is an advance of 10 million and 90 million reward if he can complete the task. Having never seen that much money, Jamal directly takes it. Ivan knows that Dito is targeted by Mami Tuti, a bookies who revenge on Dito because he made her sister a broken heart and became a junkie. After giving this task to Jamal, Ivan flees to Hong Kong with his wife.

Who’s in it. Skakmat stars Donny Alamsyah as Dito, Tanta Ginting as Jamal, Hannah Al Rashid as Mami Tuti and Cecep Arif Rahman as Bos Tanah Tinggi, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skakmat page.

If you liked it. Fans of Skakmat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.