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Infernal Affairs II

2003Movie1 h 59 minR

Thriller
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes75%83%

A gripping, tense action movie about crime and history.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

The Birth of a Legend.

In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Triad Drama
  • Crime Epic
  • Political Intrigue
  • Complex Characters
  • Tense & Gritty
  • Character-Driven
  • Gangster Prequel
  • Brotherhood & Betrayal

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Alan Mak Siu-fai, Andrew Lau Wai-keung
Written by
Alan Mak Siu-fai, Felix Chong Man-keung
Produced by
Andrew Lau Wai-keung
Music by
Comfort Chan

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Facts

October 1, 2003 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
October 1, 2003
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
cn
Also spoken
English, Thai, Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China, Singapore
Budget
$125,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
28 countries

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Questions about Infernal Affairs II

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Where can I stream Infernal Affairs II?

HBO MaxCriterionShout! Factory TV

In the United States, Infernal Affairs II streams on HBO Max and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Shout! Factory TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Infernal Affairs II worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Is Infernal Affairs II in English?

cnEnglishThaiChinese

No, it was made in cn, with some English, Thai, and Chinese.