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Police Story 2

1988Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

Crime
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic687.7Rotten Tomatoes84%77%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout direction and editing.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

Jackie Chan escalates his one-man war on crime.

The Hong Kong super-cop must stop a group of blackmailing bombers at the same time that the villains of the first Police Story are out for revenge.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action
  • Martial Arts Comedy
  • Stunt-Driven
  • Crime Thriller
  • Physical Comedy Showcase
  • Jackie Chan Signature Style
  • Fast-Paced
  • Explosive Set Pieces
  • Classic Hong Kong Cinema
  • Heroic Cop Saga

Cast

24 of 61

Crew

Directed by
Jackie Chan
Written by
Jackie Chan, Edward Tang
Produced by
Leonard Ho
Music by
Michael Lai Siu-Tin, Tang Siu-Lam

Everyone

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

Facts

August 13, 1988 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
August 13, 1988
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$750,000
Box office
$11 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Bathroom Stall of Overheard Insults, Outside Ride, Spell My Name With An S +9

  • Bathroom Stall of Overheard Insults
  • Outside Ride
  • Spell My Name With An S
  • Repeat Cut
  • Police Are Useless
  • Theme-and-Variations Soundtrack
  • Damsel out of Distress
  • Determinator
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Innocent Innuendo
  • Tied Up on the Phone
  • Say My Name

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Police Story 2?"

Questions about Police Story 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Police Story 2?

HBO MaxCriterionShout! FactoryWeTV

In the United States, Police Story 2 streams on HBO Max, Criterion, Shout! Factory, and WeTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is Police Story 2 worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Police Story 2 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Police Story 2?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

Will Police Story 2 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Police Story 2 in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.