The Raid 2 (2014)
Kernel Score: 86% · 2,537 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2014-03-27
Runtime: 150 minutes
Is The Raid 2 worth watching?
Worth watching. An undercover-cop crime epic stretched across two and a half hours, packed with some of the best fight choreography in modern action. The story is more ambitious than the first film, though very violent.
Watch it if you
- love brutal martial arts action
- enjoyed the first Raid
- like gangster stories
Skip it if you
- can't stomach graphic violence
- want a short, simple plot
Best for: Action night with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Raid 2
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After fighting his way through an apartment building populated by an army of dangerous criminals and escaping with his life, SWAT team member Rama goes undercover, joining a powerful Indonesian crime syndicate to protect his family and uncover corrupt members of his own force.
The Raid 2 parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that this Indonesian action-crime film is extremely violent, with intense martial arts fighting and gore.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Frequent brutal fight sequences, gore, and gang violence throughout.
- Language: Moderate — Crime-thriller setting implies coarse language typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Raid 2
If you liked The Raid 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Raid (2012) — 84%: The first film, with tighter, relentless fights
- Infernal Affairs (2002) — 86%: Undercover cop and gangster thriller
- John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) — 86%: Elaborate, stylish action set pieces
- The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) — 89%: Brutal Korean crime action
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) — 77%: Extremely violent prison action
- The Shadow Strays (2024) — 81%: Stylish, bloody Indonesian action
Director
Gareth Evans
Cast
- Iko Uwais as Rama
- Arifin Putra as Ucok
- Tio Pakusadewo as Bangun
- Oka Antara as Eka
- Alex Abbad as Bejo
- Cecep Arif Rahman as The Assassin
- Julie Estelle as Alicia "Hammer Girl"
- Very Tri Yulisman as Baseball Bat Man
- Ryuhei Matsuda as Keiichi
- Kenichi Endo as Hideaki Goto
The Raid 2 FAQ
Is The Raid 2 worth watching?
Worth watching. An undercover-cop crime epic stretched across two and a half hours, packed with some of the best fight choreography in modern action. The story is more ambitious than the first film, though very violent.
Where can I watch The Raid 2?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Raid 2 OK for kids?
The Raid 2 is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that this Indonesian action-crime film is extremely violent, with intense martial arts fighting and gore.
What movies are like The Raid 2?
If you liked The Raid 2, try The Raid, Infernal Affairs, John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil.