Octopus with Broken Arms (2025)
Chinese · Crime / Mystery · 110 min · NC16
★ 6.9 Few ratings 23 ratings
Released 2 Jan 2025
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
6.9
Worth a watch Based on 23 ratingsThe few who rated it like it.
Audience★ 6.9 from 23 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
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Octopus with Broken Arms is streaming in Singapore on Netflix.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Octopus with Broken Arms mostly like this Chinese film. It holds a 6.9/10 on TMDB from 23 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. It runs a manageable 110 minutes. In Singapore you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 50m on it?
1h 50m of Chinese crime with mystery threaded through. Only 23 people have rated it, so treat that 6.9 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- 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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Watch with family? | NC16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Mystery |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jacky Gan
Cast
Xiao Yang
Zheng Bingrui
Tong Liya
Li Huiping
Duan Yihong
Zhang Jingxian
Liu Yase
Yayin
Wang Longzheng
Wu Dayi
Feng Bing
Shi Fu'an
Where to watch in Singapore
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 4 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Singapore
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Frequently asked
Is Octopus with Broken Arms worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 23 ratings). It rates 6.9/10 on audience ratings. 1h 50m of Chinese crime with mystery threaded through. Only 23 people have rated it, so treat that 6.9 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch Octopus with Broken Arms?
You can stream Octopus with Broken Arms in Singapore on Netflix.
When is Octopus with Broken Arms coming to streaming?
Octopus with Broken Arms is already streaming in Singapore on Netflix.
Is Octopus with Broken Arms family friendly?
Octopus with Broken Arms is rated NC16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Octopus with Broken Arms in?
Octopus with Broken Arms is a Chinese film (Crime / Mystery).
How long is Octopus with Broken Arms?
Octopus with Broken Arms runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Octopus with Broken Arms?
Octopus with Broken Arms stars Xiao Yang, Tong Liya, Duan Yihong and Liu Yase, directed by Jacky Gan.
When did Octopus with Broken Arms come out?
Octopus with Broken Arms was released on 2 Jan 2025.
