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Highlander II: The Quickening

1991·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb4.2Metacritic315.3Rotten Tomatoes–23%

Where to watch

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Highlander II: The Quickening fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Melancholy4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, the future, and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Complexity5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

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Crew

Directed by:
Russell Mulcahy, Carlos Gil, Jack Cummins
Written by:
Brian Clemens, Gregory Widen, William N. Panzer
Produced by:
Peter S. Davis, William N. Panzer, Pamela Basker
Composed by:
Stewart Copeland, Jonathan Sheffer

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Questions about Highlander II: The Quickening

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Where can I stream Highlander II: The Quickening legally?

fuboTVPhiloFandango at Home FreeVIX StarzFawesomeMovieSphere+Tubi TV

Highlander II: The Quickening is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, VIX , and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Highlander II: The Quickening worth watching?

28
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 4.2, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Highlander II: The Quickening rated?

RViolence

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

How long is Highlander II: The Quickening?

1 h 40 min

Highlander II: The Quickening runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Highlander II: The Quickening?

Critics31
Audiences39

Not quite. Audiences rate Highlander II: The Quickening higher (39) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Highlander II: The Quickening a box office hit?

Budget$34 million
Box office$16 million

No. It cost about $34 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.

What language is Highlander II: The Quickening in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Highlander II: The Quickening?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Highlander II: The Quickening in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Highlander II: The Quickening use?

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TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Highlander II: The Quickening, including Descending Ceiling, Space Whale Aesop, Too Dumb to Live.