Prison on Fire II (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, Prison on Fire II is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ringo Lam, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Ching is a prisoner in a Hong Kong jail that has a large population of Mainland Chinese prisoners. Ching escapes to see his young son, who he has been put in an orphanage. He surrenders himself to authorities, but the vengeful chief of security, Zau, arranges for Ching to be set up in the eyes of the Mainland gang.
Who’s in it. Prison on Fire II stars Chow Yun-fat as Chung Tin Ching, Chan Chung-Yung as Pong Fei Lung, Yu Li as Ms. Wong and Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong as Officer Zau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Prison on Fire II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon 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 Prison on Fire II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison on Fire 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison on Fire II (1991)?
- In US, Prison on Fire II is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Prison on Fire II worth watching?
- Prison on Fire II holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison on Fire II?
- Prison on Fire II stars Chow Yun-fat, Chan Chung-Yung, Yu Li, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong and Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming.
- When was Prison on Fire II released?
- Prison on Fire II was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.