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Ray Sahetapy

Ray Sahetapy

Actor · Died April 1, 2025, aged 68 · Donggala - Indonesia

Ray Sahetapy (born on January 1, 1957 - April 1, 2025), was an Indonesian actor. A veteran actor in Indonesian cinema, Ray Sahetapy started his acting career in a movie called 'Gadis' (1980). Since then he has played in more than 50 films. During the heyday of Indonesian cinema in 1980s and early 1990s, Sahetapy was one of the most popular actors for his good looks and dramatic performance. Nominated seven times as best actor in Piala Citra, Indonesian equivalent of Oscar. He won the best actor in 1988 for his performance in Noesa Penida.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1957
Died
April 1, 2025 (aged 68)
From
Donggala - Indonesia
Works as
Actor
Titles
7 on Motif · 92 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 65 days to Oct 28Down 21% in 30 days

What are Ray Sahetapy's films like?

Across their 5 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Motif score: 27th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif 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
Morality
39%
Survival
27%
Bonds
20%
Self
7%
Power
7%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 0 · Serious 1 · Dark 4

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

Grounded 2 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 1 · Intense 4

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

Steady 0 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 1

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

A split, not a type: Casual 1 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 3

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

A split, not a type: Resolved 3 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Shadow
1 of 3
Herald
1 of 3
Threshold guardian
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Dread
4
Thrilling
2
Melancholic
2
Cold
1

How their films linger

Unsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1

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 Ray Sahetapy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 7 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ray Sahetapy's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif 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

92 credits, 7 with a Motif page.

  • Lokananta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    as Abi

  • Onrust (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as dr. Victor van Vogel

  • Jin Khodam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Wirya

  • Sosmed (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Surya

  • 100% Halal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    as Kakek Yos

  • May the Devil Take You Too(2020)

    as Lesmana

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Darah Daging (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as Satpam Bank (Babeh)

  • Assalamualaikum Calon Imam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 13 episodes · as Husein Lathif Akbar

  • Nagabonar Reborn (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as Petinggi Belanda

  • Keira (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Darma

  • Black Magic(2018)

    as Dharma

    Motif score: 9th percentile of all films

  • May the Devil Take You(2018)

    as Lesmana

    Motif score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Insya Allah Sah 2 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Freddy

  • Firegate (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    as Theo

  • Chrisye (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    as Ayah Chrisye

  • Jingga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Ireng

  • Senjakala di Manado (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Johny WW Lengkong

  • Spy In Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Ray

  • Three Sassy Sisters (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Krisna

  • Mimpi Anak Pulau (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Captain America: Civil War(2016)

    as Auctioneer (uncredited)

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Raksasa dari Jogja (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Papa Bian

  • Romansa: Gending Cinta di Tanah Turki (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Dr Edy

  • Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 2 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Bung Ray

  • I Am Hope (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Dokter

  • Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Bung Ray

  • A Moon Hangs Above the Graveyard (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Bapak Parlente

  • 2014 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Bagas Notolegowo

  • Erau Kota Raja (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Pak Camat

  • Chasing Love to China (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Papa Widya

  • Unseen Sonata (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Adi

  • Haji Backpacker (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Mada's Father

  • Negeri Tanpa Telinga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Piton

  • Runaway (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Surya Djatmoko (Bapak Musa)

  • Sepatu Dahlan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Kyai Mursyid

  • Salah Bodi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Killers(2014)

    as Dharma

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Pukulan Maut (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Eyang Kubur (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Eyang Kubur / Effendy

  • Make Money (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Tri Mulyono

  • Merry Go Round (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Crazy Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kepala Sekolah

  • Finding Srimulat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Papa Astrid

  • Go Eight (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Dimas Bramantyo

  • True Heart (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Handoko (Ayah Ferry)

  • Air Terjun Pengantin Phuket (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Jerangkong Mancung

  • Sang Martir (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Jerry

  • The Raid: Redemption(2011)

    as Tama

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Dilema (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Gilang Hadiningrat

  • Mudik Lebaran (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Kuncoro

  • Demi Dewi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Alex

  • Akibat Pergaulan Bebas (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Indra, Papa Gladys

  • Bahwa Cinta Itu Ada (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Jinx (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Adi Pramono

  • Identity (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Hospital Head Doctor

  • Feeling (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Jagad X Code (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ayah Regina

  • Anak Ajaib (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kepala Sekolah

  • The Self-Claimed Prophet (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Asmoro

  • The Wall (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Pak Yudo

  • Jakarta Undercover(2006)

    as Vikitra's Dad

    Motif score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Dunia Mereka (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Curi-curi Kesempatan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Nona Manis (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    as Roy

  • Kanan Kiri OK III (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    as Rio

  • Jangan Bilang Siapa-siapa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    as Andy

  • Sejak Cinta Diciptakan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Kanan Kiri OK II (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Rio

  • Fire of Jealousy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Johan

  • Giliran Saya Mana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dewo

  • Kanan Kiri OK (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Rio

  • Cas Cis Cus (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dedi

  • Noesa Penida (Pelangi Kasih Pandansari) (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • 7 Tiger Man (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    as Gumara

  • Behind Grey Walls (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • A Cup of Indecisive Wine (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    as Prasetyo

  • Tahu Sama Tahu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    as Harry and Herman

  • Natalia's Charm (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    as Eri / Heru Damanik

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

    as Yoko / Joko

  • Bitter Coffee (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Buyung

  • Marriage Haze (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Tedo

  • Pelangi di Balik Awan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Rahmat

  • Ponirah Is Convicted (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Jarkasi

  • Sharp Gravel (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ganjar

  • Hati Seorang Wanita (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Irwan

  • Screen of Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Halim

  • Tapak-Tapak Kaki Wolter Monginsidi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Black Magic Wizard (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Panji

  • Purple Fog at the Shore (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Yanto

  • Gadis (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Jaka

  • Taufiq: Lelaki Yang Menantang Badai (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Soekarno

Career shape

Star power in the 82nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 92 titles, 91 of them dated from 1980 to 2024; peak year 2013.

Biggest box office

The Raid: Redemption (2011)

$9.3M worldwide

Highest rated

The Raid: Redemption (2011)

Motif 96th

Film career

19802024

Peak 2013 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting92 of 92: 92 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score50th

By decade

1980s23 · acting1990s5 · acting2000s9 · acting2010s48 · acting2020s6 · acting

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 Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.

How do Ray Sahetapy's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 50th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 52nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

83rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Motif score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 7 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Black Magic (2018)

80th percentile spread · 62% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Motif 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 55/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; 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 Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif 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 Ray Sahetapy's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 Motif titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 91 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 7 · minimalMedian of all films: 31

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

Who does Ray Sahetapy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ray Sahetapy's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Timo Tjahjanto shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles