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Mission: Impossible II

Directed by John Woo · 2000 ·

Short answer

Is Mission: Impossible II worth watching?

Probably not. Mission: Impossible II (2000) earns a 58% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

58%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

57% Editorial Rating
56% Audience snapshot · excluded
59 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.8
6.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 3m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Tom Cruise , Dougray Scott , Thandiwe Newton , Ving Rhames , Richard Roxburgh , John Polson , Brendan Gleeson , Rade Šerbedžija , William Mapother , Dominic Purcell
Streaming
Paramount+
Language
English

Also known as असंभव:लक्ष्य-2 Misión: Imposible 2 Misión imposible II Mission : Impossible 2 Missão: Impossível 2 ミッション：インポッシブル２ 미션 임파서블 2 碟中谍2

Where to watch

  • Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Mission: Impossible II by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Netflix, Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix, Prime Video
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix, Prime Video
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix, Prime Video
Turkey Netflix, Disney+, TV+
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+
United States Paramount+

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

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (57/100).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (56%).
  • Celluloid Score 58% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Adventure

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is Mission: Impossible II worth watching?

Probably not — Mission: Impossible II earns a 58% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits fans of Adventure, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

John Woo’s gun-fu MI entry — Cruise’s Ethan goes full heroic-bloodshed in a polarizing but stylish sequel.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Mission: Impossible II about?

With computer genius Luther Stickell at his side and a beautiful thief on his mind, agent Ethan Hunt races across Australia and Spain to stop a former IMF agent from unleashing a genetically engineered biological weapon called Chimera. This mission, should Hunt choose to accept it, plunges him into the center of an international crisis of terrifying magnitude.

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Mission: Impossible II: frequently asked questions

Is Mission: Impossible II worth watching?

Probably not. Mission: Impossible II (2000) has a Celluloid Score of 58%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Mission: Impossible II?

In the United States, Mission: Impossible II streams on Paramount+ 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: Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar in India; Netflix, Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Mission: Impossible II?

Mission: Impossible II runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

What is Mission: Impossible II rated?

Mission: Impossible II is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, 14A in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Mission: Impossible II?

Mission: Impossible II is directed by John Woo and stars Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandiwe Newton, Ving Rhames, Richard Roxburgh.

What is the Metascore for Mission: Impossible II?

Metacritic's Metascore for Mission: Impossible II is 59 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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