Family 2 (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 4.2

Family 2 poster

Released in 2001, Family 2 is an action and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. In this continuation of "Family", it is discovered that the one who gave the order to assassinate the Mitsumikai Boss is the one and only Boss of the Japan Mafia: Mr. Nishiwaki. Hideshi finds something odd about the killing and begins to investigate, uncovering the true motives behind this murder. Miike's sequel is chock full of harrowing Boat chases, big explosions, beautiful women sex and drugs! Takashi Miike's Family, Part 2 continues the tale of the yakuza gangster named Hideshi, who must uncover the identity of the man who killed a powerful crime boss.

Who’s in it. Family 2 stars Kenichi Endo, Koichi Iwaki, Ryuji Katagiri and Kazuya Kimura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Family 2 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family 2 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Family 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 Family 2 (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family 2 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Family 2 worth watching?
Family 2 holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Family 2?
Family 2 stars Kenichi Endo, Koichi Iwaki, Ryuji Katagiri, Kazuya Kimura and Toshiya Nagasawa.
When was Family 2 released?
Family 2 was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.