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Arswendy Bening Swara

Arswendy Bening Swara

Actor · Born November 22, 1957 (68) · Jakarta, Indonesia

Arswendy Beningswara Nasution (born on November 22, 1957) is an Indonesian actor, acting coach, and director of Mandailing descent. He studied Performing Arts at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ) from 1978 to 1982. His career began in theater, joining Teater Mandiri, led by Putu Wijaya. His film debut was Opera Jakarta in 1985. In addition to acting, Arswendy is also known as an acting coach for various films, such as Denias, Senandung Di Atas Awan and Merah Putih. Some of his most notable films include Satan’s Slaves (2017) as Ustad, Two Blue Stripes (2019) as Rudy, and Missing Home (2022) as Pak Domu. His role in Autobiography (2022) earned him the Best Actor award at the Marrakech International Film Festival. In his personal life, Arswendy is the father of Eno Bening, a well-known Indonesian YouTuber. With over three decades of experience, Arswendy Beningswara Nasution continues to make significant contributions to the Indonesian film and theater industry.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 22, 1957 (68)
From
Jakarta, Indonesia
Works as
Actor
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 85 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 21% in 30 days

What are Arswendy Bening Swara's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
23%
Morality
20%
Survival
19%
Self
17%
Society
13%
Power
7%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 10

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 7 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 8 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 2

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 10 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 4

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Herald: 2 of 7 analyzed roles.

Herald
2 of 7
Threshold guardian
2 of 7
Hero
1 of 7
Shadow
1 of 7
Mentor
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Dread
7
Melancholic
9
Hopeful
5
Thrilling
4
Other
7

How their films linger

Unsettling8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous9

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Arswendy Bening Swara's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Arswendy Bening Swara's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

85 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The Serpent Spirit Goddess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Mbah Adul

  • The Sea Speaks His Name (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father

  • Dan Bandung(2026)

    as Nugraha

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Holy Crowd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Ghost in the Cell(2026)

    as Prakasa Kitabuming

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Kafir: The Spirit Gate(2026)

    as Kakek

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Lost in the Spotlight(2025)

    as Sudibyo

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • On Your Lap(2025)

    as Special Appearance

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Only Your Name in My Prayers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Dr. Junio

  • 3 Men’s Soulmates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Mustafa

  • Dasim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Kyai Hasan

  • Trinity of Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Whispers in the Dabbas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Judge Kadir

  • A Gift for My Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Papi

  • Tale of the Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Tuha

  • The Shadow Strays(2024)

    as Soemitro

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Possession: Kerasukan(2024)

    as Toni

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Two Blue Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Rudy - Bima's Father

  • Grave Torture(2024)

    as Pandi Hakim

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Badrun & Laundry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Badrun

  • Wakaf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Abuya

  • Visiting Linda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Producer

  • Rencana Besar(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Surya Nawasena

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Mantra Surugana(2023)

    as Arman

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • An Eternity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Anwar: The Untold Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Tan Sri Hasan

  • Khanzab(2023)

    as Sentot

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Kutukan Cakar Monyet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Autobiography(2022)

    as Purna

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Ballads of Roy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Mr. Ajat

  • Ashiap Man(2022)

    as Ibrahim (Zul's Father)

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Before, Now & Then(2022)

    as Mr. Darga

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Missing Home(2022)

    as Mr. Domu

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Ben & Jody(2022)

    as Pak Hasan

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Akhirat: A Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Eyang Wahid

  • Sianida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 12 episodes · as Robert

  • I (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Bisma Baskoro

  • Survive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Bisma Baskoro

  • Cadong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Drajat

  • Saidjah & Adinda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)

  • Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Manajer Hotel

  • Crazy Awesome Teachers(2020)

    as Purnama

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • One Day We'll Talk About Today(2020)

    as Dr. Bambang

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Habibie & Ainun 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Prof. Husodo

  • Impetigore(2019)

    as Old Man in Bus

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Meraih Mimpi Di Awan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Bapak

  • Gundala(2019)

    as Ferry Dani

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Two Blue Stripes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Rudy - Bima's Father

  • The Wedding Shaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Sugeng

  • MatiAnak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Gus

  • Cemara's Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)

  • A Man Called Ahok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Suyan

  • Folklore(2018)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all shows

  • Lost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Anwar

  • Haunted Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Kiyai Abdul

  • Satan's Slaves(2017)

    as Ustad

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Night Bus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Komandan Pos Perbatasan

  • Solo, Solitude (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Army

  • 3: Alif, Lam, Mim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as KH Muchlis

  • Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 3 Nafas Likas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Ngantari Tarigan

  • Seputih Cinta Melati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Before the Morning Repeated (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Himawan

  • Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • The Clerics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah

  • Kisah 3 Titik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Shackled (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Yosef

  • Jakarta Deep Down (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • The Dancer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Marsusi

  • Little Obama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ahmad Dadi

  • The Forbidden Door(2009)

    as Abortion Clinic Guy

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Best Friend? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Moli’s father

  • The Virgin Corpse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Penjaga Kuburan

  • Musik Hati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Pak Sastro

  • Chants of Lotus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)

  • The Dead Nurse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Herman Tua

  • Dead Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Haryo Wibowo

  • Jakarta Undercover(2006)

    as Taxi Driver

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Room (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Pak Arifin

  • Rumah Pondok Indah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Of Love and Eggs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Pak Sentosa

  • Eliana, Eliana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Taxi Driver

  • Opera Jakarta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah

  • All Because of Ginah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • 7 Prajurit Bapak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 85 titles, 82 of them dated from 1985 to 2026; peak year 2024.

Biggest box office

Satan's Slaves (2017)

$432K worldwide

Highest rated

Missing Home (2022)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

The Shadow Strays (2024)

Film career

19852026

Peak 2024 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2009Screen debut· The Forbidden Door
  • 2023Career best· Autobiography

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting84 of 85: 84 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score62ndProducing1 of 85: 1 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1980s2 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s27 · acting2020s41 · 40 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Arswendy Bening Swara's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 22; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

72ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 24 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 24 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Khanzab (2023)

88th percentile spread · 35% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Missing Home (2022)

Midcredits 98th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Arswendy Bening Swara's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 96 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 20 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 12 · minimalMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 87 · severeMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Arswendy Bening Swara work with?

People who share at least 2 of Arswendy Bening Swara's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Aghi Narottama shares the most, 5.

Directors

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles