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Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

1985·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–47%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe Roku

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Missing in Action 2: The Beginning fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

War and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Chuck Norris is back! A one-man time bomb set to explode!

Prequel to the first Missing In Action, set in the early 1980s it shows the capture of Colonel Braddock during the Vietnam war in the 1970s, and his captivity with other American POWs in a brutal prison camp, and his plans to escape.
Vietnam War PrequelPOW CampAction & SurvivalGuerilla WarfareBrutal ConditionsEscape PlotHistorical DramaPatriotic Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Lance Hool, Joanne Small
Written by:
Larry Levinson, Arthur Silver, Steve Bing
Produced by:
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Conrad Hool
Composed by:
Brian May

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

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Where can I stream Missing in Action 2: The Beginning legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuVIX Tubi TV

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX and Tubi TV. 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 Missing in Action 2: The Beginning worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning rated?

RViolence

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

How long is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning?

1 h 35 min

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning runs 1 h 35 min.

Was Missing in Action 2: The Beginning a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$11 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning in?

EnglishVietnamese

It was made in English, with some Vietnamese. Produced in United States, St. Kitts & Nevis, Netherlands, Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Missing in Action 2: The Beginning?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Missing in Action 2: The Beginning in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Missing in Action 2: The Beginning use?

The DragonRedemption Equals DeathBodyguard BetrayalYou No Take CandleMistaken Death ConfirmationFake-Out Make-OutI LiedVocal DissonanceWhat Happened to the Mouse?Disappeared DadThere Is No Kill Like OverkillDirty Communistsand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Missing in Action 2: The Beginning, including The Dragon, Redemption Equals Death, Bodyguard Betrayal.