Infernal Affairs II (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2003, Infernal Affairs II is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andrew Lau, running about 119 minutes. “The Birth of a Legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.
Who’s in it. Infernal Affairs II stars Eric Tsang as Hon Sam, Carina Lau as Mary Hon, Anthony Wong as Wong Chi-Shing and Francis Ng as Ngai Wing-Hau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Infernal Affairs II has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 Infernal Affairs II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Infernal Affairs 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 Infernal Affairs II (2003)?
- In US, Infernal Affairs II is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, 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 Infernal Affairs II worth watching?
- Infernal Affairs II holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Infernal Affairs II?
- Infernal Affairs II stars Eric Tsang, Carina Lau, Anthony Wong, Francis Ng and Edison Chen.
- When was Infernal Affairs II released?
- Infernal Affairs II was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.