Highlander II: The Quickening
1991, English. Directed by Russell Mulcahy.
It's time for a new kind of magic.
The Prize has been won. Connor MacLeod is mortal... Now an old man on the verge of death, memories of his past on the planet Zeist resurface, where a vengeful enemy, General Katana, plots to destroy him once and for all.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Highlander II: The Quickening is streaming on Starz and MovieSphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Russell MulcahyDirector
- Christopher LambertConnor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
- Sean ConneryJuan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez
- Virginia MadsenLouise Marcus
- Michael IronsideGen. Katana
- John C. McGinleyDavid Blake
- Phillip BrockCabbie
- Rusty SchwimmerDrunk
- Ed TruccoJimmy
- Steven GrivesHamlet
- Jimmy MurrayHoratio
- Pete AnticoCorda
- Peter BucossiReno
Details
- Released
- 13 January 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Bellwood, Brian Clemens, William N. Panzer
- Budget
- $34M
- Box office
- $16M
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Highlander II: The Quickening: quick answers
What should I watch before Highlander II: The Quickening?
Watch Highlander (1986) first.
What comes after Highlander II: The Quickening?
Next in the series: Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994), Highlander: Endgame (2000), and Highlander: The Source (2007).
Is Highlander II: The Quickening worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.7/10 from 1,014 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Highlander II: The Quickening?
Highlander II: The Quickening runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Highlander II: The Quickening have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Highlander II: The Quickening. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Highlander II: The Quickening parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Highlander II: The Quickening is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Highlander II: The Quickening on?
Highlander II: The Quickening is streaming on Starz and MovieSphere+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Highlander II: The Quickening?
If you liked Highlander II: The Quickening, try Highlander, Conan the Barbarian, Valhalla Rising.
Who directed Highlander II: The Quickening?
Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) was directed by Russell Mulcahy and stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen.