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Monty Tiwa

Monty Tiwa

Director and writer · Born August 28, 1976 (50) · Jakarta, Indonesia

Monty Tiwa is an Indonesian film director and screenwriter.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 28, 1976 (50)
From
Jakarta, Indonesia
Works as
Director and writer
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 88 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 64 days to Oct 27Down 48% in 30 days

What are Monty Tiwa's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
33%
Survival
26%
Morality
21%
Self
14%
Ideas
6%
Family bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 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 1 · Serious 1 · Dark 3

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

Grounded 4 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 3 · Intense 2

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 2 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

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

Easy watch 0 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
3
Melancholic
3
Bittersweet
3
Romantic
2
Dread
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous3

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 Monty Tiwa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (4).

Subscription and free streaming for Monty Tiwa'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

88 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page.

  • Arti Cinta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · Writer

  • GJLS: Ibuku Ibu-Ibu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · Writer

  • Mendadak Dangdut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · Original Story · Writer

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

    Director · Camera Operator

  • Perayaan Mati Rasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Co-Executive Producer · Story · as Self

  • Bolehkah Sekali Saja Kumenangis(2024)

    Creative Director

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Dinda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Director

  • Dear Jo: The Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 10 episodes · Director · Creator · Writer

  • The Empty Chair: Final Exam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Creative Producer · Story

  • 5 Detik & Rasa Rindu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · Director · Creator

  • Beautiful Blossom in Heartland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Director

  • Dear Jo: Almost is Never Enough (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Director · Writer

  • Ketika Berhenti di Sini(2023)

    Creative Consultant · Writer

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Open Bo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 16 episodes · Director

  • High School Serenade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Director

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

    Director

  • Sacred 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director · Writer

  • Happy Go Jenny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · Creator · Story

  • Mercury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show Creator

  • Broken Wings(2022)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Dear Stranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Creative Director

  • Madu Murni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director

  • Pulang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · Writer

  • Kukira Kau Rumah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Writer

  • Virgin(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · Director · Creator

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Backstage(2021)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

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

    Director · Writer

  • I Love You Silly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 8 episodes · Director · Creator · Writer

  • Noda Ranjang Membekas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Executive Producer

  • Kisah Untuk Geri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 9 episodes · Director · Creator

  • Layla Majnun(2021)

    Director · Story

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • My Lecturer, My Husband (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 29 episodes · Director

  • Nona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Writer

  • Hanya Manusia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Writer

  • Mahasiswi Baru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Director · Writer

  • Pocong the Origin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Director · Screenplay · Story

  • Pohon Terkenal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Director · Writer

  • Matt & Mou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Director

  • Lagi-Lagi Ateng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Director · Writer

  • Three Ladies 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Director · Writer

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

    Director

  • Reunion Z (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Director

  • Mau Jadi Apa? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Director

  • The Publicist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 13 episodes · Director · Creator

  • Critical Eleven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Director

  • Barakati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Director · Story

  • Shy Shy Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Director · Story · Writer

  • Come Home, Mum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Director · Writer

  • Saturday With Dad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Director · Writer

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

    Director · Writer

  • The Proposal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Director

  • When Will You Get Married? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Writer

  • Me, You & the Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Director · Production Designer

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

    Director

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

    Director · Story

  • Get M4rried (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Director · Production Designer

  • Operation Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Director

  • Test Pack, You're My Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Director · Writer

  • Sampai Ujung Dunia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Director

  • Get Married 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Director

  • Purple Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Co-Director

  • The Thankful Naruto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Screenplay

  • Laskar Pemimpi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Director · Editor · Writer

  • XXL: Double Extra Large (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Writer

  • Sacred (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Director · Camera Operator · Production Designer · Story · Writer · as Cungkring

  • Anak Setan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Producer · Production Designer · Story · Writer

  • Peoples Representative (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Director · Story

  • Barbi3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Director · Script Supervisor · Story

  • Tri Mas Getir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Writer

  • Kalau Cinta Jangan Cengeng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Director

  • XL: Extra Large (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Director · Production Designer · Screenplay

  • Otomatis Romantis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Producer · Screenplay

  • Shrouded 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Maaf, Saya Menghamili Istri Anda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Director · Editor · Screenplay · Story

  • Mengejar Mas Mas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Editor · Screenplay · Sound Designer · Story

  • Shrouded 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Screenplay · Writer

  • Pocong(2006)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Denias, Singing on the Cloud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Writer

  • Mendadak Dangdut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Songs · Story · Writer

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

    Writer

  • The Nine Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Story · Writer

  • Vina Bilang Cinta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Screenplay · Story

  • Biarkan Bintang Menari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Screenplay · Songs

  • Andai Ia Tahu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Screenplay

  • Blok M (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director

  • GJLS: Berapi-api (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director

  • Kamar Ganti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director

  • Mama-Mama Pengejar Cinta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · Producer

Career shape

A full career of 88 titles, 84 of them dated from 2002 to 2025.

Highest rated

Backstage (2021)

Midcredits 66th

Most popular right now

Virgin (2022)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting1 of 88: 0 only acting, 1 with another roleDirecting57 of 88: 22 only directing, 35 with another roleWriting53 of 88: 18 only writing, 35 with another roleProducing5 of 88: 2 only producing, 3 with another roleEditing3 of 88: 0 only editing, 3 with another roleOther crew21 of 88: 4 only other crew, 17 with another role

88 titles, 42 with more than one role — directing and writing overlap on 28 of them.

By decade

2000s21 · 1 acting · 21 crew2010s30 · crew2020s33 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it.

How do Monty Tiwa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 58th percentile, the median of all 6; across their 5 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 5

Approval · how many liked their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 7 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · writer

Broken Wings (2022)

99th percentile spread · 43% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · writer

Backstage (2021)

Midcredits 66th · 61% liked

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.

Who does Monty Tiwa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Monty Tiwa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andi Rianto shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers