Game of Death II (1981): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1981, Game of Death II is an action and drama film directed by Ng See-Yuen, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. In this dark tale of revenge, Bruce Lee "returns" as Billy Lo, whose best friend Chin Ku dies of a sudden illness. But suspicion of foul play arises when a gang tries to steal Ku's coffin at the funeral using a helicopter. When Lo's younger brother Lo hears about the incident, he leaves his Buddhist master to investigate the truth. His trail soon leads him to the Castle of Death, the last place Chin Ku was seen alive. There, he meets and befriends an unlikely ally--a cruel and merciless martial arts expert who is also the tower's master. But when the master dies under mysterious circumstances, Lo ends up dueling with someone far more terrifying.

Who’s in it. Game of Death II stars Kim Tae-Jeong as Lee Chen-kwok / Bobby Lo, Bruce Lee as Lee Chen-chiang (archive footage), Roy Chiao as The Abbot and Roy Horan as Lewis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Game of Death II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Game of Death II page.

If you liked it. Fans of Game of Death II 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.