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Death Wish II

1982Movie1 h 32 minNR

Crime
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic117.6Rotten Tomatoes33%44%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

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

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

He's Planning to Clean Up the City. HIS way!

Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.

Feels like

  • Vigilante Action
  • Revenge Thriller
  • Urban Crime
  • 80s Exploitation
  • Gritty
  • Violent
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Los Angeles Setting

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Michael Winner
Written by
Michael Winner, David Engelbach
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Jimmy Page

Everyone

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

Facts

February 20, 1982 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
February 20, 1982
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$45 million
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Pre-Mortem One-Liner, Concealment Equals Cover, Roaring Rampage of Revenge +9

  • Pre-Mortem One-Liner
  • Concealment Equals Cover
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Sudden Sequel Death Syndrome
  • Forklift Fu
  • Missed Him by That Much
  • Abandoned Warehouse
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Mercy Lead
  • Took a Level in Badass
  • Every Car Is a Pinto
  • Animal Motifs

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Death Wish II?"

Questions about Death Wish II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death Wish II?

MGM+PhiloThe RokuPlexTroma NOWTubi TV

In the United States, Death Wish II streams on MGM+, Philo, and Troma NOW, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Death Wish II worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 11). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (22).

Can I half-watch Death Wish II?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Death Wish II a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$45 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 5.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Death Wish II use?

Pre-Mortem One-LinerConcealment Equals CoverRoaring Rampage of RevengeSudden Sequel Death SyndromeForklift FuMissed Him by That MuchAbandoned WarehouseWhat Happened to the Mouse?Mercy LeadTook a Level in BadassEvery Car Is a PintoAnimal Motifsand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Pre-Mortem One-Liner, Concealment Equals Cover, and Roaring Rampage of Revenge.