The Expendables 2 (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, The Expendables 2 is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Simon West, running about 103 minutes. “Back for War.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
Who’s in it. The Expendables 2 stars Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross, Jason Statham as Lee Christmas, Jet Li as Yin Yang and Dolph Lundgren as Gunner Jensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Expendables 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $315M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Expendables 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Expendables 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Expendables 2 (2012)?
- In US, The Expendables 2 is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Expendables 2 worth watching?
- The Expendables 2 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Expendables 2?
- The Expendables 2 stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and Chuck Norris.
- When was The Expendables 2 released?
- The Expendables 2 was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.