6 Best Movie Recommendations to Watch during Eid Holiday

You can do many activities with your family during the upcoming long Idul Fitri holiday. One of the favorite activities chosen by the community is watching movies at home. Watching movies is considered quality time with family members worth trying during the Idul Fitri gathering. So, what are the recommended films to watch during Eid? Here are the choices!

Keluarga Cemara
The first movie recommendation you can consider as an Eid film is Keluarga Cemara. This family story film is indeed suitable for watching with family. The film tells the story of the Abah family (Ringgo Agus), who must live their lives after experiencing bankruptcy. 

The crew and actors involved in the making of this film are also quite interesting, such as Nirina Zubir (Emak), Adhisty Zara (Euis), Widuri Putri Sasono (Ara), Asri Welas (Ceu Salma), and many others. This film, released in 2018, is also available on the Netflix streaming platform, including its sequel released in 2022.

Mudik
Mudik is the next family film worth watching during Eid al-Fitr. This 2019 movie stars Ibnu Jamil (Firman), Putri Ayudya (Aida), and Asmara Abigail (Santi). You can also find this film on Netflix after you subscribe. Mudik tells the story of Firman and Aida's journey back to their hometown, which becomes tense due to rumors of Firman's infidelity known by Aida. During the trip, they encounter a traffic accident that introduces them to Santi. After this incident, Aida questions her life and her family life.

Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini
Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini, commonly abbreviated as NKCTHI, is a film produced by Visinema in 2020 and directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko. This film has produced several sequels, such as Jalan yang Jauh Jangan Lupa Pulang (2023) and Story of Kale: When Someone’s in Love (2020). Watching the NKCTHI film shows how a family can keep secrets, be affected by them, and fix them. Although not specifically about Eid al-Fitr, this is a worthwhile watch when the holy month of Ramadan arrives. Don't forget to prepare tissues because this film might be tear-jerking for some people.

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
Now, if you're looking for a family film about Muslim heroes, there's Bilal: A New Breed of Hero. This film tells the story of Bilal bin Rabah, who became the first muezzin and one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad. With Bilal's great and forgiving character, it is hoped that children can take away moral messages after watching this film. Bilal: A New Breed of Hero was released in 2015 as one of the works from the United Arab Emirates. With its animated genre, this film can be enjoyed by family members of all ages.

99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa
The following Eid al-Fitr film recommendation, 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa, is adapted from the novel of the same name by Hanum Salsabiela Rais. The book and this film are based on the true story of Hanum's life with her husband. However, the story is not just about romance but emphasizes the sound teachings of Islam. This film was first released in 2013 after being directed by Guntur Soeharjanto. Since it aired ten years ago, you can easily find this film on streaming platforms like Netflix and Vidio.

Emak Ingin Naik Haji
The last movie recommendation perfect for watching with family during Eid al-Fitr is Emak Ingin Naik Haji. With a story relatable to most Muslims, you will see a mother's struggle to achieve her dream of going on a pilgrimage to Mecca. 

With experienced cast members such as Reza Rahardian and many others, Emak Ingin Naik Haji managed to win several awards from the Indonesian Movie Awards 2010 and the Bandung Film Festival 2010. Unfortunately, although it was released in 2009, this adaptation of a short story by Asma Nadia cannot be found on official film streaming platforms.

Have you made your choice of Eid al-Fitr films to watch with your family? Besides looking for the best movie recommendation, you'll surely need snacks to munch while watching. Remember to use the QR Pay feature in PermataMobile X for payment.