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ActionWarDrama Festival Filem Malaysia 2019 · Best Film (nominated)

Paskal

Directed by Adrian Teh · 2018 ·

Short answer

Is Paskal worth watching?

Yes. Paskal (2018) earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (72%). See the 4 inputs.

68%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

72% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
62 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Age rating
P13 (Malaysia) · PG13 (Singapore)
Cast
Hairul Azreen , Ammar Alfian , Henley Hii , Jasmine Suraya Chin , Taufiq Hanafi
Streaming
Netflix
Country
Malaysia
Language
Malay

Also known as PASKAL: The Movie 아덴만의 새벽 海军特种作战部队 Malezya Kraliyet Donanması

🏆 3 nominations

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Where to watch Paskal by country

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South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Netflix

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (62/100).
  • Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Paskal worth watching?

Yes — Paskal earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Malaysia's modern military blockbuster — RM31 million at the box office and a Festival Filem Malaysia Best Film nominee — Paskal proved local action cinema could match Hollywood hardware with a distinctly Malaysian naval myth.

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Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

What is Paskal about?

Based on the Royal Malaysian Navy's elite PASKAL unit and the 2011 MT Bunga Laurel pirate hijacking in the Gulf of Aden, Adrian Teh's big-budget military action film follows Lieutenant Commander Arman and his team through high-seas combat, training montages, and the personal cost of special-operations life.

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Paskal: frequently asked questions

Is Paskal worth watching?

Yes. Paskal (2018) has a Celluloid Score of 68%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Paskal?

In the United States, Paskal streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Paskal?

Paskal runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is Paskal rated?

Paskal is rated P13 in Malaysia and PG13 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Paskal?

Paskal is directed by Adrian Teh and stars Hairul Azreen, Ammar Alfian, Henley Hii, Jasmine Suraya Chin, Taufiq Hanafi.

What is the Metascore for Paskal?

Metacritic's Metascore for Paskal is 62 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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