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John Wick: Chapter 2

Directed by Chad Stahelski · 2017 ·

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Is John Wick: Chapter 2 worth watching?

Yes. John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

89% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
75 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 2m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · 21+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia)
Streaming
Prime Video, HBO Max, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as John Wick 2: Un Nuevo Día para Matar John Wick: Pacto de sangre John Wick : Chapitre 2 John Wick: Kapitel 2 John Wick: Um Novo Dia para Matar ジョン・ウィック：チャプター2 존 윅: 리로드 疾速追杀2

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • HBO Max
  • YouTube TV

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 John Wick: Chapter 2 by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu
Malaysia Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
Philippines Prime Video
South Korea Netflix
Turkey Prime Video, TV+, HBO Max
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United Kingdom Prime Video, HBO Max
United States Prime Video, HBO Max, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, crime pick

Not ideal for

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    Is John Wick: Chapter 2 worth watching?

    Yes — John Wick: Chapter 2 earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, crime pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    The Continental rules expand — Reeves’ Wick turns Rome and NYC into a ballet of gun-fu escalation.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is John Wick: Chapter 2 about?

    John Wick is forced out of retirement by a former associate looking to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to aid him, Wick travels to Rome and does battle against some of the world’s most dangerous killers.

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    John Wick: Chapter 2: frequently asked questions

    Is John Wick: Chapter 2 worth watching?

    Yes. John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch John Wick: Chapter 2?

    In the United States, John Wick: Chapter 2 streams on Prime Video, HBO Max, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Prime Video in the Philippines. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is John Wick: Chapter 2?

    John Wick: Chapter 2 runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

    What is John Wick: Chapter 2 rated?

    John Wick: Chapter 2 is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, 21+ in Indonesia and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in John Wick: Chapter 2?

    John Wick: Chapter 2 is directed by Chad Stahelski and stars Keanu Reeves, Common, Laurence Fishburne, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ruby Rose.

    What is the Metascore for John Wick: Chapter 2?

    Metacritic's Metascore for John Wick: Chapter 2 is 75 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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