Ip Man 2
Directed by Wilson Yip · 2010 ·
Ip Man 2 (2010) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (76%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
- Hulu
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Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Ip Man 2 by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Netflix, Vidio |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United States | Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (76/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (67/100).
- Celluloid Score 72% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Ip Man 2 worth watching?
Yes — Ip Man 2 earns a 72% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
The sequel pits Ip Man against colonial-era challengers — Yen’s choreography stays the draw.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (76%).
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.
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Critic Reviews
Ip Man 2 (2010) Review
★★★★☆
Wilson Yip's Ip Man 2 (2010) remains a defining Action landmark from China, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
Ip Man 2 stills
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