A Better Tomorrow II (1987)
Kernel Score: 80% · 307 ratings
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1987-12-17
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch A Better Tomorrow II
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, The Criterion Channel, WeTV
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fandango at Home, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.
A Better Tomorrow II parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that A Better Tomorrow II is a Hong Kong action-crime sequel involving gangsters, police, shootouts, and revenge for a friend's murdered daughter.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes shootouts, gangster conflict, and revenge-driven violence typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ti Lung as Sung Chi Ho
- Leslie Cheung as Sung Chi Kit
- Dean Shek Tin as Lung Sei
- Chow Yun-Fat as Ken Lee
- Guan Shan as Go Ying Pui
- Emily Chu Bo-Yee as Jackie
- Kenneth Tsang as Kin
- Shing Fui-On as Pui's Partner
- Lam Chung as Pui's Partner
- Richard Ng Man-Tat as Boss Wong
A Better Tomorrow II FAQ
Is A Better Tomorrow II good?
A Better Tomorrow II has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 307 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Better Tomorrow II?
In the US you can stream A Better Tomorrow II on Prime Video, Fubo, The Criterion Channel and WeTV, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Better Tomorrow II OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that A Better Tomorrow II is a Hong Kong action-crime sequel involving gangsters, police, shootouts, and revenge for a friend's murdered daughter.
What movies are like A Better Tomorrow II?
If you liked A Better Tomorrow II, try A Better Tomorrow, New Police Story, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead and Scarface.