Shock Wave 2

2020·Movie
2h 0min
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic40–Rotten Tomatoes87%63%

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Shock Wave 2 fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

After suffering life changing injuries in the line of duty, bomb disposal officer Fung turns his back on the police. But when a devastating series of bombings sweep Hong Kong, the police suspect their former ally may be involved after he is found unconscious at a crime scene. Now faced with memory loss and recalling only fragments of his former life, Fung sets out to uncover the truth and find out who he really is.
Hong Kong Action ThrillerBomb DisposalMemory LossHigh-StakesIntrigue and SuspenseTechnological WarfareMoral AmbiguityCrime and Justice

Actors

Andy Lau profile

Andy Lau

Poon Shing Fung

Lau Ching-Wan profile

Lau Ching-Wan

Tung Cheuk Man

Ni Ni profile

Ni Ni

Pong Ling

Gardner Tse Kwan-Ho profile

Gardner Tse Kwan-Ho

Ma Sai Kwan

Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai profile

Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai

Lun Ting Pong

Kenny Wong Tak-Ban profile

Kenny Wong Tak-Ban

Chan King To

Raymond Chiu profile

Raymond Chiu

Fat Sze

Zhang Yang profile

Zhang Yang

Mon

Keung Ho-man profile

Keung Ho-man

Lee Yiu Sing

Cheung Chun-Kit profile

Cheung Chun-Kit

Stephen

BabyJohn Choi Hon-Yik profile

BabyJohn Choi Hon-Yik

Cheung Chi Man / Doctor

Timothy Cheng Chi-Sing profile

Timothy Cheng Chi-Sing

Director of Operations, Chan

Wilfred Lau Ho-Lung profile

Wilfred Lau Ho-Lung

Szeto Wai / Slave

Timmy Hung Tin-Ming profile

Timmy Hung Tin-Ming

King

Ben Yuen Foo-Wah profile

Ben Yuen Foo-Wah

Chin Ka On / Money

Ling Man-Lung profile

Ling Man-Lung

Siu Hak / Sniper

Marc Ma profile

Marc Ma

Rhino

Sam Leung Kin-Ping profile

Sam Leung Kin-Ping

Chief Physician

Priscilla Ku profile

Priscilla Ku

Superintendent of Police

Eric Chung profile

Eric Chung

Superintendent of Police

Olivia Yan profile

Olivia Yan

Professor Wong Ching Yi

Aaron Chow profile

Aaron Chow

Kidnapped Couple

Sofiee Ng Hoi-Yan profile

Sofiee Ng Hoi-Yan

Kidnapped Couple

Louis Szeto profile

Louis Szeto

Watch Shop Staff

Jacqueline Chan profile

Jacqueline Chan

Hostage in Watch Shop

Sunny Lau profile

Sunny Lau

Host of Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony

Connie Lam profile

Connie Lam

Anchor of Award Ceremony / Senior Superintendent of Police

Sherwin Ming Tak-Fung profile

Sherwin Ming Tak-Fung

Security Manager

Milkson Fong profile

Milkson Fong

Hijacked Driver

Enson Lau Chung-Pang profile

Enson Lau Chung-Pang

Hotel Guest

Jessica Lai profile

Jessica Lai

Hotel Guest / Anchor

Lau Tin-Lung profile

Lau Tin-Lung

EODB Officer

Jai Day profile

Jai Day

Terrorist

Lui Siu-Ming profile

Lui Siu-Ming

EODB Officer

Bobular Wong profile

Bobular Wong

EODB Officer

Terence Tung profile

Terence Tung

CTRU Officer

Lucas Yiu Wang-Yuen profile

Lucas Yiu Wang-Yuen

CTRU Officer

Moses Cheng Wing-Him profile

Moses Cheng Wing-Him

CTRU Officer

Kinlas Chan Chun-Kin profile

Kinlas Chan Chun-Kin

CTRU Officer

Anthony Yu Ying-Tung profile

Anthony Yu Ying-Tung

CTRU Officer

Jerry Leung Ho-Kai profile

Jerry Leung Ho-Kai

CTRU Officer / CID Officer

Jane Wong profile

Jane Wong

CID Officer

Alan Tam Kwan-Lun profile

Alan Tam Kwan-Lun

CID Officer

Ronald Law Kwan-Moon profile

Ronald Law Kwan-Moon

CID Officer

Window Tsang Hoi-Cheong profile

Window Tsang Hoi-Cheong

CID Officer

Eddie Ho Wai-Yip profile

Eddie Ho Wai-Yip

CID Officer

Russell Cheung profile

Russell Cheung

CID Officer

Alex To Kong profile

Alex To Kong

CID Officer

Tony Chui profile

Tony Chui

Superintendent of Police

Benjamin Wong Chi-Kong profile

Benjamin Wong Chi-Kong

Superintendent of Police

Matthew Chu Lok-Ming profile

Matthew Chu Lok-Ming

Police Officer

Dickson Wong Tak-Sang profile

Dickson Wong Tak-Sang

Police Officer

Kenny Chan Ka-Leung profile

Kenny Chan Ka-Leung

Police Officer

Marco Lee Ka-Chun profile

Marco Lee Ka-Chun

Police Officer

Raymond Lo Wai-Man profile

Raymond Lo Wai-Man

Police Officer

Osanna Chiu profile

Osanna Chiu

Police Officer

Cheung Sze Yan profile

Cheung Sze Yan

Police Officer

Lee Wong-Sang profile

Lee Wong-Sang

Police Officer

Peter Chan Bei-Dak profile

Peter Chan Bei-Dak

Airport Security Unit Officer

Wong Yui-Sang profile

Wong Yui-Sang

Airport Security Unit Officer

Chin Yiu-Wing profile

Chin Yiu-Wing

Officer of Identification Bureau

Jason Li profile

Jason Li

Correctional Officer

Leo Lai Yat-Nam profile

Leo Lai Yat-Nam

Doctor

Leo Lo Hoi-Ying profile

Leo Lo Hoi-Ying

Physiotherapist

Bert Mok profile

Bert Mok

Chan King-To's Family Member

Crew

Directed by:
Herman Yau
Written by:
Erica Li, Herman Yau, Eric Lee Sing
Produced by:
Andy Lau, Alvin Lam, Esther Koo
Composed by:
Andy Lau, Ni Ni, Diego Marcone

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Questions about Shock Wave 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shock Wave 2 legally?

PrimeRakuten VikiAsianCrushPlexDarkroomCineverseMidnight PulpXumo Play

Shock Wave 2 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki, AsianCrush, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shock Wave 2 worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shock Wave 2 rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Shock Wave 2?

2 h 0 min

Shock Wave 2 runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shock Wave 2?

Critics64
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Shock Wave 2 much the same way.

Was Shock Wave 2 a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$226 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $226 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.

What language is Shock Wave 2 in?

cn

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

In how many countries can I watch Shock Wave 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shock Wave 2 in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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