Ip Man 2 (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2010, Ip Man 2 is an action, drama and history film directed by Wilson Yip, running about 108 minutes. “Behind every great martial artist lies a teacher.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. Struggling to make a living, Master Ip opens a kung fu school to bring his celebrated art of Wing Chun to the troubled youth of Hong Kong. His growing reputation soon brings challenges from powerful enemies, including pre-eminent Hung Gar master, Hung Quan.
Who’s in it. Ip Man 2 stars Donnie Yen as Ip Man, Sammo Hung as Hung Chun-Nam, Huang Xiaoming as Wong Leung and Lynn Hung as Cheung Wing-sing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ip Man 2 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $36M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV and Peacock Premium 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 Ip Man 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ip Man 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 Ip Man 2 (2010)?
- In US, Ip Man 2 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV, 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 Ip Man 2 worth watching?
- Ip Man 2 holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ip Man 2?
- Ip Man 2 stars Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Huang Xiaoming, Lynn Hung and Kent Cheng Jak-Si.
- When was Ip Man 2 released?
- Ip Man 2 was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.