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Police Story 2

1988·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Fast Pace10
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance3

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life and crime

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

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.
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Questions about Police Story 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Police Story 2 legally?

Police Story 2 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, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Police Story 2 worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Police Story 2 rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Police Story 2?

1 h 45 min

Police Story 2 runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Police Story 2?

Critics76
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Police Story 2 much the same way.

Was Police Story 2 a box office hit?

Budget$750,000
Box office$11 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $750,000 to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 15.3 times its budget.

What language is Police Story 2 in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Police Story 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Police Story 2 in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Police Story 2 use?

Bathroom Stall of Overheard InsultsOutside RideSpell My Name With An SRepeat CutPolice Are UselessTheme-and-Variations SoundtrackDamsel out of DistressDeterminator"The Reason You Suck" SpeechInnocent InnuendoTied Up on the PhoneSay My Nameand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Police Story 2, including Bathroom Stall of Overheard Insults, Outside Ride, Spell My Name With An S.