Hail the Judge (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1994, Hail the Judge is a comedy film directed by Wong Jing, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Pao Lung-Sing, a descendant of the famous Judge Pao Ching Tient, is a 9th degree corrupt judge who changes his tune when he tries to champion a woman Chi Siu-Lin, who was framed for killing her husband. As a result, Pao is forced to flee and through a series of events becomes a 1st degree judge and comes back to wreak havoc and justice on the guilty.
Who’s in it. Hail the Judge stars Stephen Chow as Pao Lung Sing, Ng Man-tat as Pao Yau Wai, Sharla Cheung as Mrs Chi Siu Lin and Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong as Panther / Lui Pao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Hail the Judge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hail the Judge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hail the Judge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hail the Judge (1994)?
- In GB, Hail the Judge is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hail the Judge worth watching?
- Hail the Judge holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hail the Judge?
- Hail the Judge stars Stephen Chow, Ng Man-tat, Sharla Cheung, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong and Lawrence Ng.
- When was Hail the Judge released?
- Hail the Judge was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.
