You’ve probably never seen this action-packed thrill ride — but you can stream it on Netflix right now
Stumbling on to “The Night Comes for Us” on Netflix felt like something of a manic fever dream. I wanted a short, intense watch that didn’t try to preach to me. I wanted something that would make me cringe every time a hit landed. In no time at all I realized that was exactly what it would deliver. It’s safe to say I was pleasantly surprised by what followed as this flick brought the pain with gratuitous violence and satisfying shootouts.
Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, the 2018 Indonesian action thriller wastes no time getting savage. But beyond that, the story is lean: a former enforcer tries to protect a child and ends up dragging everyone back into one impossible, gory night.
If you want a short, bloody watch, this one delivers. Don’t say I didn’t warn you about the violence, but do press play if you can handle it. Interestingly enough, this overlooked gem isn’t one I see spoken about often, but it certainly should be. In fact, there are tons of reasons to queue it up on Netflix right now.
What is ‘The Night Comes for Us’ about?
Ito (Joe Taslim) is a Triad enforcer who can’t bring himself to kill a lone survivor, Reina (Asha Kenyeri Bermudez), and instead tries to get her to safety after a bloodbath of a night. That means trying to get Reina out of the city entirely before anyone notices.
That choice, which finds Ito directly disobeying a strict order, ends up turning his entire world upside down. It also kicks off a citywide manhunt as former friends and new killers close in, like Arian (Iko Uwais) and a lethal figure known only as The Operator (Julie Estelle).
The rest of “The Night Comes for Us” follows Ito’s desperate, bloody attempts to protect Reina while he breaks his old loyalties and snaps while trying to break through anyone who dares challenge his decision to rescue Reina.
Of course, he also continually finds the situation escalating, leaving little room for redemption for Ito or his comrades. It barrels toward a thrilling but terrifyingly violent conclusion that doesn’t let up until the credits roll.
Why you should stream ‘The Night Comes for Us’ on Netflix
The entirety of the movie is really fists, knives, and sleek choreography. So if that’s your thing, you’ll feel more than at home here. You’ll see the action unfold across ramped apartments, neon alleys, empty stairwells, and the inky black dark of the night. Still, between the fights there are brief sequences that get a bit more introspective.
It’s easy to mistake “The Night Comes for Us” for a single-night crime story, but it chooses to dig deeper than that. It asks blunt questions about what a life built on violence actually buys you and whether one act of mercy can ever cancel a life full of harm.
And while the violence is fast and furious with an enviable layer of polish, in the end it’s not just glorified for the sake of “looking cool.” You’ll see the real price tag for what that kind of living gets you in the end, which humanizes the film a bit.
If you want a fast and furious action flick that never pulls any punches (quite literally at times) and aren’t especially squeamish, there’s a lot to enjoy about “The Night Comes for Us”, and it’s a safe bet you’ve likely never seen it before.
Stream “The Night Comes for Us” on Netflix
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