A Better Tomorrow II
1987, Cantonese. Directed by John Woo.
A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- R
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A Better Tomorrow II is streaming on Tencent Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- John WooDirector
- Ti LungSung Chi Ho
- Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingSung Chi Kit
- Dean Shek TinLung Sei
- Chow Yun-FatKen Lee
- Guan ShanKo Ying Pui
- Emily Chu Bo-yeeJackie
- Kenneth TsangKin
- Shing Fui-OnPui's Partner
- Lam ChungPui's Partner
- Lung Ming-yanSiu Chong
- Richard Ng Man-tatWong Ching Kwok
- Ken BoyleNew York Counterfeit Buyer
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1987
- Original title
- 英雄本色2
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- John Woo, Tsui Hark
- Box office
- $2.9M
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A Better Tomorrow II: quick answers
What should I watch before A Better Tomorrow II?
Watch A Better Tomorrow (1986) first.
What comes after A Better Tomorrow II?
Next in the series: A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989).
Is A Better Tomorrow II worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 338 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Better Tomorrow II?
A Better Tomorrow II runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does A Better Tomorrow II have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Better Tomorrow II. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Better Tomorrow II parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Better Tomorrow II is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Better Tomorrow II on?
A Better Tomorrow II is streaming on Tencent Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Better Tomorrow II?
If you liked A Better Tomorrow II, try Dragged Across Concrete, New Police Story, Shaft.
Who directed A Better Tomorrow II?
A Better Tomorrow II (1987) was directed by John Woo and stars Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Dean Shek Tin.