# Ip Man 2 (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ip-man-2-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Editorial Rating | 76/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Wilson Yip |
| Genres | Action, History, Drama |
| Runtime | 108 min |

## Quick answer

Ip Man 2 (2010) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The sequel pits Ip Man against colonial-era challengers — Yen’s choreography stays the draw. Metascore 67/100. Directed by Wilson Yip.

## Celluloid verdict

The sequel pits Ip Man against colonial-era challengers — Yen’s choreography stays the draw.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Huang Xiaoming, Lynn Hung Doi-Lam, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Ngo Ka-Nin, Simon Yam, Calvin Cheng, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Dennis To Yu-Hang

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock
the United States: Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock
Indonesia: Netflix, Vidio
Turkey: TV+
South Korea: Wavve, TVING
Japan: Hulu, U-NEXT
the Philippines: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ip Man 2 worth watching?**
Ip Man 2 holds a 72% Celluloid Score. The sequel pits Ip Man against colonial-era challengers — Yen’s choreography stays the draw.

**What is Ip Man 2 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 directed Ip Man 2?**
Ip Man 2 (2010) was directed by Wilson Yip.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ip Man 2?**
72% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (76/100), Metascore (67/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (7.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Ip Man 2?**
Ip Man 2 is streaming on Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock; on Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock in the United States; on Netflix, Vidio in Indonesia; on TV+ in Turkey; on Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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