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Once Upon a Time in China II

1992Movie1 h 53 minR

Comedy
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic–7.3Rotten Tomatoes93%85%

A pulse-pounding, epic action movie about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Epic
  • Historical Action
  • Wuxia Cinema
  • Iconic Hero
  • Masterful Choreography
  • Political Intrigue
  • Social Commentary
  • Nationalist Themes
  • Spectacular Fights
  • Cultural Conflict

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Tsui Hark
Written by
Charcoal Tan
Produced by
Tsui Hark, Ng See-yuen
Music by
Richard Yuen, Herman Chow Kam-Wing, Johnny Njo

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 16, 1992 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
April 16, 1992
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
cn
Also spoken
English
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$30 million
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

A Nazi by Any Other Name, Training Montage, Say My Name +9

  • A Nazi by Any Other Name
  • Training Montage
  • Say My Name
  • Eloquent in My Native Tongue
  • No Kill like Overkill
  • Never Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Chivalrous Pervert
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Noble Profession
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Martial Pacifist

12 of 134 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in China II?"

Questions about Once Upon a Time in China II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

CriterionHBO Max

In the United States, Once Upon a Time in China II streams on Criterion and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Once Upon a Time in China II worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Will Once Upon a Time in China II make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Once Upon a Time in China II in English?

cnEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some English.

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 tropes for it, including A Nazi by Any Other Name, Training Montage, and Say My Name.