John Wick: Chapter 2

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

2/8/2017
122 minutes
7

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.

Revenue: $171,539,887

Details

Budget

$40,000,000

Rating

7/10 (13299 votes)

Status

Released

Production Companies

Thunder Road, 87Eleven, Summit Entertainment

About John Wick: Chapter 2

In "John Wick: Chapter 2," the narrative picks up with John Wick being drawn back into the shadowy world of assassins he had attempted to leave behind. A blood oath compels him to Rome, where he becomes entangled in a power struggle within an international guild. The film develops the established universe, exploring the rules and consequences that govern this clandestine society.

The movie expands on the action sequences from its predecessor, showcasing detailed combat choreography across various international settings. The focus remains on Wick's specific skillset and his methods for engaging with the threats he faces. It continues to build the mythology surrounding the high-stakes world of its characters, placing Wick in increasingly complex situations.

"John Wick: Chapter 2" has an IMDb rating of 7.4 from over 500,000 votes, a Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%, and a Metacritic score of 75/100, indicating a generally favorable critical and audience reception. It falls into the action, thriller, and crime genres, running for 122 minutes.

Rotten Tomatoes 89%
Metacritic 75/100
IMDb 7.4/10

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