Hail the Judge (1994)
Hail the Judge is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
Hail the Judge landed among the stronger Chinese films of its release window. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 156 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 106-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 46m on it?
1h 46m of Chinese comedy with a drama streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 156 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Pao Lung Sing, a descendant of the legendary Judge Pao Ching Tin, is a 9th degree corrupt judge who changes his tune when he tries to champion a woman Chi Siu-Lin, who was framed for killing her husband. As a result, Pao is forced to flee and through a series of events becomes a 1st degree judge and comes back to wreak havoc and justice on the guilty.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 46m |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Wong Jing
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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