A Better Tomorrow II (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 7.1

A Better Tomorrow II poster

Released in 1987, A Better Tomorrow II is an action, thriller and crime film directed by John Woo, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.

Who’s in it. A Better Tomorrow II stars Ti Lung as Sung Chi Ho, Chow Yun-fat as Ken Gor / Ken Lee, Leslie Cheung as Kit and Guan Shan as Go Ying Pui, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Better Tomorrow II has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 A Better Tomorrow II page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Better Tomorrow 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 A Better Tomorrow II (1987)?
In US, A Better Tomorrow II is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Criterion 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 A Better Tomorrow II worth watching?
A Better Tomorrow II holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in A Better Tomorrow II?
A Better Tomorrow II stars Ti Lung, Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Guan Shan and Kenneth Tsang.
When was A Better Tomorrow II released?
A Better Tomorrow II was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.