The Wandering Earth (2019)
The Wandering Earth is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
The Wandering Earth earns its keep as a steady Chinese film that knows its audience. It holds a 6.6/10 on TMDB from 1,210 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 126 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 6m on it?
2h 6m of Chinese science fiction with an action streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.6/10 from 1,210 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something set in a world you already know
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
When the Sun begins to expand in such a way that it will inevitably engulf and destroy the Earth in a hundred years, united mankind finds a way to avoid extinction by propelling the planet out of the Solar System using gigantic engines, moving it to a new home located four light years away, an epic journey that will last thousands of years.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 6m |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Action |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Frant Gwo
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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