Mens Rea
Pandji Pragiwaksono turns Indonesian law, public controversy, and everyday absurdity into a sharply confrontational live comedy performance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sardonic
- irreverent
- comedy night
- political discussion
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Pandji Pragiwaksono riffs on Indonesian legal culture and challenges authority through stand-up comedy.
The special focuses explicitly on Indonesian legal culture and reportedly prompted a police complaint over disputed material.
The work is a stand-up special centered on Pandji Pragiwaksono performing as himself.
The special generated public controversy involving allegations of blasphemy and defamation, while supporters praised its challenge to authority.
Films like Mens Rea, and why
Dave Chappelle: The Closer
shared direct-address stand-up format, political commentary, and confrontational satire
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
shared observational comedy, social criticism, and provocative treatment of public controversy
Nanette
shared politically charged stand-up performance, personal vulnerability, and backlash against taboo subjects
Movie Details
- Director
- Indra Yudhistira
- Release Date
- 2025-12-27
- Runtime
- 144 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (8)
Cast
- Pandji Pragiwaksono
- Dany Beler
- Ben Dhanio
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mens Rea about?
- Pandji Pragiwaksono turns Indonesian law, public controversy, and everyday absurdity into a sharply confrontational live comedy performance.
- What is Mens Rea like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mens Rea as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mens Rea violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mens Rea.
- Which films are like Mens Rea?
- Films with a similar feel include Dave Chappelle: The Closer, Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction, and Nanette.
- How long is Mens Rea?
- Mens Rea runs 144 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mens Rea?
- In United States, Mens Rea streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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