The first Western film in Indonesia is The Silent Menace released in 1931.
The most popular western film in Indonesia is cowboy films.
Many Western films are translated into Indonesian using the term cowboy as a substitute for cowboy.
Western films are often considered a symbol of freedom and adventure for the people of Indonesia.
Many western film stars such as John Wayne and Clint Eastwood have become idols for Indonesian film fans.
Western films are often used as inspiration in making Indonesian films, such as Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! inspired by the film The Magnificent Seven.
Western films are also often adapted into soap operas in Indonesia, such as The Virginian which is adapted to become a soap opera hero silat.
Western films are sometimes appointed as themes in Indonesian cultural events, such as the Cowboy Indonesian Film Festival held in Batu City, East Java.
Many Indonesians collect Western films, especially classic cowboy films.
Western films are still one of the most popular film genres in Indonesia, especially among older people.
