9 Latest and Funniest Indonesian Comedy Movies of 2025

Set against the backdrop of a family story from Eastern Indonesia with a blend of lighthearted humor, Kaka Boss follows the life of Ferdinand Omakare, better known as Kaka Boss. He is the director of a successful debt collection and bodyguard company in Jakarta.

After years in the business, Kaka Boss decides to change careers and pursue singing in an effort to make his daughter, Angel, proud of him. Angel often felt embarrassed by her father’s profession as a debt collector, causing her to feel insecure around her friends.

To kickstart his music career, Kaka Boss teams up with a producer named Alan. Confident in his singing ability, Kaka Boss quickly learns that his voice isn’t as impressive as he had believed. Despite this, Alan and his team decide to keep the truth from him, afraid of offending him.

Although they agree to produce a song for him, Kaka Boss’ journey as a singer is far from smooth—especially when Angel discovers that her father’s singing voice is not as melodious as he imagined.

Makmur's dedication as a soldier required him to leave his pregnant wife, Sari, to fight in the war. Alongside his comrades Supra, Fajrul, Jaka, and Solah, Makmur fought for Indonesia, driven by his longing to reunite with Sari. His strong desire to see her kept him determined on the battlefield.

After the war, Makmur was granted leave to return home, where he was joyfully reunited with Sari, who had given birth. His friends were pleased to witness the harmony in Makmur's family life. However, their happiness turned to shock when neighbors revealed that Sari had actually passed away.

This revelation left Supra, Fajrul, Jaka, and Solah questioning whether Sari living with Makmur was a ghost. They set out to uncover the truth and figure out how to inform Makmur about his wife's real condition.

Originally based on the story of Pee Mak, a tale both hilarious and eerie, the Indonesian remake looks promising. With a cast of well-known comedians and Alim Sudio, an experienced horror scriptwriter, behind the script, this film is expected to deliver a perfect blend of horror and comedy.

This comedy-horror film is based on a true story from comedian Dodit Mulyanto's childhood, which he shared on the X platform. Dodit stars in the movie, which is directed by Bobby Prasetyo. The plot revolves around Dodit's eerie experiences while living in his father's official residence, located in the middle of a teak forest.

Due to his father's job, Dodit was forced to stay in the house with his mother, Mbak Lis, and Mas Dewo. The house had once been a prison used to punish illegal loggers during the colonial period.

At first, they lived peacefully, but strange occurrences began to unfold every Friday Kliwon night, a traditional Javanese day of significance. The Dodit family started experiencing terrifying supernatural events, and even his father's two sons, Sugeng and Kasno, were not spared from these mystical disturbances.

In 2024, Bayu Skak directed a new film titled Sekawan Limo. Unlike his previous works, Bayu did not contribute to the script this time, leaving that task to Miss Ica. However, his signature blend of Javanese culture and comedy remains a key element of the movie.

The story revolves around a group of young hikers—Bagas, Lenni, Dicky, Andrew, and Juna—who meet while preparing to climb Mount Madyopuro. Before starting their trek, a post guard warns them to make sure their group has an even number and not to look back.

Ignoring this caution, they face spiritual disturbances during the climb. When they get lost on the night of 1 Suro, the group realizes that one among them may not be human, leading to tension and accusations among the friends.

The movie Keluar Main 1994 is based on a very simple idea: a young boy torn between following his dreams and obeying his parents' wishes. What sets this film apart is its naturally delivered comedy.

The plot revolves around Ibo, a high school student who is passionate about football. He spends his days playing the sport with his closest friends: Pudding, Ippang, and Concong. Yet, Ibo's aspiration to become a professional footballer clashes with his father's plans for him.

His father, Pak Karim, insists that Ibo should concentrate on his academics and pursue a career as an engineer. To satisfy his father, Ibo starts attending extra tutoring sessions, where he meets a pleasant surprise: Vivi, his classmate and crush, is also one of the tutors.

Vivi's involvement inspires Ibo to excel academically. However, as the school's football tournament approaches, Ibo's dedication to his studies causes tension among his friends. They feel that Ibo is neglecting their practice sessions and the team's success. Now, should he prioritize his studies, strive to win the football tournament, or try to win Vivi’s affection?

"Agak Laen" (loosely translated as Rather Different) is a comedy movie with a bit of horror, based on the podcast by its four main actors: Bene Dion, Indra Jegel, Boris Bokir, and Oki Rengga. If you enjoy the podcast, you'll be excited to see the Agak Laen team release their own film.

In this movie, they play four friends, each with their own money problems. Boris, Bene, and Jegel run a business together, managing a haunted house at the night market. But the business is struggling and facing the risk of going bankrupt.

Oki, who just got out of prison, comes up with a bright idea to make their haunted house scarier and more "realistic." However, things go wrong when one of the visitors has a heart attack and dies inside their haunted house.

Panicked, the four friends decide to bury the visitor's body in the haunted house. When the police start investigating, Oki and his friends come up with all sorts of crazy plans to cover up what really happened.

Do you remember the short film "Tilik" from 2018? It was a big hit in Indonesia as it's been watched over 28 million times on social media.

Inspired by this success, Wahyu Agung Prasetyo decided to turn it into a series in 2023. And now, in 2024, director Andibachtiar Yusuf and writer Aaron Hart have brought us a sequel, this time as a full-length film focusing on the character Bu Tejo.

The movie, titled Bu Tejo Sowan Jakarta, (Mrs. Tejo Visits Jakarta) takes us into the complex world of marriage traditions in Indonesia. Bu Tejo finds herself at odds when her son, Teddy, plans to marry his Chinese girlfriend. This is despite Bu Tejo having encouraged Teddy to get married in the first place.

Teddy is determined to show his mother that his girlfriend is the right choice. He decides to bring Bu Tejo and their village neighbors to Jakarta to witness his sincere proposal. Their adventure to the bustling city of Jakarta begins, promising a blend of humor, drama, and cultural insights.