Paskal (2018)
Paskal is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
Paskal has pulled the kind of numbers most Malay films never see. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 82 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 115 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of Malay action, leaning war. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 82 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
The true events of Lieutenant Commander Arman Anwar of PASKAL, an elite unit in the Royal Malaysian Navy, and his team's mission to rescue the MV Bunga Laurel, a tanker which was hijacked by Somalian Pirates in 2011.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Watch with family? | P13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / War |
| Language | Malay |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Adrian Teh
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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