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Once Upon a Time in China II

1992·Movie
1h 53min·R
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic–7.3Rotten Tomatoes93%85%
IMDb7.3Metacritic–7.3Rotten Tomatoes93%85%

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Relentless energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Spectacle10
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic and hopeful

  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat Sen from the military.
Martial Arts EpicHistorical ActionWuxia CinemaIconic HeroMasterful ChoreographyPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryNationalist ThemesSpectacular FightsCultural Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Tsui Hark
Written by:
Tsui Hark, Charcoal Tan, Tin-suen Chan
Produced by:
Tsui Hark, Raymond Chow, Ng See-Yuen
Composed by:
Jackie Chan, George Lam Tsz-Cheung, James Wong Jim

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Questions about Once Upon a Time in China II

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Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in China II legally?

CriterionHBO Max

Once Upon a Time in China II is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Once Upon a Time in China II worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Once Upon a Time in China II rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Once Upon a Time in China II?

1 h 53 min

Once Upon a Time in China II runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Once Upon a Time in China II based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Once Upon a Time in China II?

Critics93
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Once Upon a Time in China II higher (93) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Once Upon a Time in China II in?

cnEnglish

It was made in cn, with some English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Once Upon a Time in China II?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Once Upon a Time in China II in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Once Upon a Time in China II use?

A Nazi by Any Other NameTraining MontageSay My NameEloquent in My Native TongueNo Kill like OverkillNever Bring a Knife to a Gun FightAlas, Poor VillainChivalrous PervertImprovised WeaponNoble ProfessionAnachronism StewMartial Pacifistand 122 more

TV Tropes lists 134 storytelling tropes for Once Upon a Time in China II, including A Nazi by Any Other Name, Training Montage, Say My Name.