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The Act of Killing
The Act of Killing is a 2012 documentary film directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, with Christine Cynn and an anonymous Indonesian co-directing. The film follows individuals who participated in the Indonesian mass killings of 1965–66, wherein alleged communists and people opposed to the New Order regime were tortured and killed, with the killers, many becoming gangsters, still in power throughout the country. The film was mostly filmed in Medan, North Sumatra, following the executioner Anwar Congo…
Peak Community Rank
#2
Top 3 in 4
Avg Position
#4.3
7 Lists
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Rankings Featuring The Act of Killing
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Verified Entity DossierRanked #2 in Top 10 Documentaries That Will Ruin Your Day (In a Good Way)
Most divisive on “Top 10 Best Documentaries of All Time” — ranked #9 thereStrongest in Entertainment — avg #4 across 1 list
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Should The Act of Killing rank Top 3 in Documentaries That Will Ruin Your Day (In a Good Way)?
Ranked #2 on "Top 10 Documentaries That Will Ruin Your Day (In a Good Way)". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Ranks as high as #2 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Act of Killing's highest community ranking?⌄
The Act of Killing is ranked #2 on "Top 10 Documentaries That Will Ruin Your Day (In a Good Way)" — its best placement across 7 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature The Act of Killing?⌄
The Act of Killing appears in 7 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FILM, ENTERTAINMENT.
Is The Act of Killing a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on The Act of Killing varies widely. It ranks as high as #2 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 7 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is The Act of Killing most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
The Act of Killing appears most frequently in the FILM category, most notably in "Top 10 Documentaries That Will Ruin Your Day (In a Good Way)".
What the internet says
Appears in 7 lists Divisive Pick
- #2
Top 10 Documentaries That Will Ruin Your Day (In a Good Way)
Film - #3
Top 10 Best Documentary Films
Film - #3
Top 10 Greatest Documentaries of All Time
Film - #3
Top 10 Indonesian Films in 2026
Film - #4
Top 10 Most Influential Documentaries of All Time
Entertainment - #6
Top 10 Best Documentary Films of All Time
Film - #9
Top 10 Best Documentaries of All Time
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