Octopus with Broken Arms (2024)
Octopus with Broken Arms is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
Octopus with Broken Arms never gathered enough ratings for a firm read on this Chinese film while it was on our list. It runs a manageable 110 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 50m on it?
1h 50m of Chinese crime with mystery threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Coinciding with a grand local holiday celebration, wealthy businessman Zheng Bingrui invites his daughter Tingting's teacher Li Huiping and a group of classmates' parents to a party at his home, but Tingting is suddenly kidnapped. Police officer Zhang Jingxian led the team to investigate the case, the kidnappers to Ting Ting life threat, requiring Zheng Li with a huge ransom to the appointment, along the way the two found the kidnapping case behind the hidden secrets ......
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Genre | Crime / Mystery |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jacky Gan
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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