The Longest Wait

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The Longest Wait (2026)

  • Documentary
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The Longest Wait (2026): what we know about the Indonesian football documentary – cast, plot, release date of 29 October 2026 and where to watch.

The Longest Wait: Plot Summary (What We Know So Far)

Football in Indonesia is about to get the big-screen treatment. The Longest Wait is a sports documentary that follows the country’s national football squad, presenting the team’s story through the people who live it rather than through a scripted retelling. Players Shayne Pattynama and Rizky Ridho appear as themselves, which suggests a view from inside the dressing room and on the pitch.

The film’s tagline, “No dream is too far. No wait is too long,” points to its central themes: ambition, patience and the hopes a whole nation places on its team. The title itself hints at a story about perseverance, though the specific events the documentary covers have not been detailed in the available information.

The documentary runs 95 minutes and is presented in Indonesian. Sam C. Webb and Arief Soeliscane Affandi direct, working from material written by Joy Gievano. Expect a portrait of a squad and a nation’s football dreams rather than a dramatised sports film.

The Longest Wait — Mood illustration, not a still from the film
Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What Makes The Longest Wait Notable

  • Subject: A full-length documentary devoted to Indonesia’s national football team, a subject with a passionate and very large fan base.
  • Cast: National team players Shayne Pattynama and Rizky Ridho feature as themselves.
  • Directors: The film is co-directed by Sam C. Webb and Arief Soeliscane Affandi, with Joy Gievano credited as writer.
  • Production: An Indonesia–Singapore co-production from Fremantle, Beach House Pictures and Parangon, combining international documentary experience with local roots.
  • Genre and language: A sports documentary in Indonesian, running 95 minutes.

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Who Will Enjoy It

  • Fans of Indonesian football and supporters of the national team
  • Viewers who enjoy behind-the-scenes sports documentaries
  • Anyone interested in stories about ambition, patience and national pride
  • Followers of Shayne Pattynama and Rizky Ridho
  • Audiences curious about Southeast Asian sport and documentary filmmaking

Release Date & Where to Watch

Release date: The Longest Wait has a worldwide release date of 29 October 2026.

Where to watch in the US: Streaming or rental options are not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of 24 October 2026. Check back closer to and after release for updated availability.

Trailer: No trailer is listed in the available data as of 24 October 2026.

Cast

  • Shayne PattynamaShayne Pattynamaas Self
  • Rizky RidhoRizky Ridhoas Self

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When is The Longest Wait released?
The Longest Wait has a worldwide release date of 29 October 2026.
Where can I watch The Longest Wait in the US?
US streaming or rental options are not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of 24 October 2026. Availability may be added around or after the release date.
Who appears in The Longest Wait?
Indonesian national team players Shayne Pattynama and Rizky Ridho appear as themselves in the documentary.
What is The Longest Wait about?
It is a sports documentary about Indonesia's national football team, built around themes of ambition and perseverance, as reflected in its tagline: "No dream is too far. No wait is too long."
How long is The Longest Wait?
The documentary runs 95 minutes and is in Indonesian.

Sources

  1. TMDB
  2. IMDb

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