Cold War II (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6.2

Cold War II poster

Released in 2016, Cold War II is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Sunny Luk Kim-Ching, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. A suspected criminal mastermind escapes from police custody, throwing the city into turmoil. With the police department now divided, rival police chiefs are forced to take their fight to the streets of Hong Kong with deadly consequences.

Who’s in it. Cold War II stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing as Sean Lau, Tony Leung Ka-fai as M.B. Lee, Chow Yun-Fat as Oswald S.C. Kan and Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei as Phoenix Leung, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Cold War II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $103.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold War II page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cold War 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 Cold War II (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cold War II change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cold War II worth watching?
Cold War II holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Cold War II?
Cold War II stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Chow Yun-Fat, Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei and Janice Man Wing-San.
When was Cold War II released?
Cold War II was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.