Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
1985, English. Directed by Lance Hool.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lance HoolDirector
- Chuck NorrisColonel James Braddock
- Soon-Tek OhColonel Yin
- Steven WilliamsCaptain David Nester
- John WesleyFrankie
- Professor Toru TanakaLao
- John OtrinSoldier
- Christopher CaryEmerson
- Joseph HieuGuard
- Dean Raphael FerrandiniKirtle
- Mischa HaussermanKelly
- BJ DavisHelicopter Crew Member
- Bennett OhtaCaptain Ho
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1985
- Country
- United States of America, St. Kitts and Nevis, Netherlands, Mexico
- Written by
- Larry Levinson, Steve Bing, Arthur Silver
- Budget
- $2.4M
- Box office
- $11M
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Missing in Action 2: The Beginning: quick answers
What should I watch before Missing in Action 2: The Beginning?
Watch Missing in Action (1984) first.
What comes after Missing in Action 2: The Beginning?
Next in the series: Braddock: Missing in Action III (1988).
Is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 355 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning?
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Missing in Action 2: The Beginning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Missing in Action 2: The Beginning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning on?
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Missing in Action 2: The Beginning?
If you liked Missing in Action 2: The Beginning, try Missing in Action, Hamburger Hill, Boyka: Undisputed IV.
Who directed Missing in Action 2: The Beginning?
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985) was directed by Lance Hool and stars Chuck Norris, Soon-Tek Oh, Steven Williams.