When was The Raid 2 released?

The Raid 2 premiered on 21 January 2014 and began its worldwide release on 27 March 2014. It opened in US cinemas on 28 March 2014.

Where can I watch The Raid 2 in the US?

It is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home, and rent it on Plex.

Who is in the cast of The Raid 2?

Iko Uwais stars as Rama. He is joined by Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusadewo, Oka Antara, Alex Abbad, Cecep Arif Rahman, Julie Estelle, Very Tri Yulisman, Ryuhei Matsuda and Kenichi Endo.

How long is The Raid 2 and what is it rated?

The Raid 2 runs 150 minutes, or about two and a half hours. It is rated R in the US.

What is The Raid 2 about?

After surviving a deadly raid, police officer Rama goes undercover inside a powerful Jakarta crime syndicate. His aim is to protect his family and expose corrupt officers within his own force.

The Raid 2 (2014): Plot, Cast, Review & Where to Watch

The Raid 2 Plot Summary (No Spoilers)

The Raid 2 picks up after Rama, an elite police officer, survives a brutal assault on a criminal stronghold. Getting out alive does not make him safe. His family is now at risk, and the danger reaches into the police force itself.

Rama accepts a dangerous assignment: go undercover inside one of Jakarta’s most powerful criminal organisations. He must earn the trust of the people he is meant to bring down. His goal is to protect his loved ones and expose the corrupt officers working with the underworld. The deeper he goes, the harder it becomes to keep his true identity hidden. He enters a world of rival gangs, crime families and Japanese mafia interests, where loyalty is fragile and every alliance has a price.

The film’s tagline, “It’s not over yet,” captures where the story begins. A much larger conflict is starting, built around undercover tension, gang politics and some of the most ambitious martial arts combat in modern action cinema.

The Raid 2 — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What Makes The Raid 2 Notable

Director and writer: Gareth Evans wrote and directed the film, returning to the world he built with The Raid.
Lead star: Iko Uwais returns as Rama, showcasing the Indonesian martial art of silat.
Cast: The ensemble includes Arifin Putra (Ucok), Tio Pakusadewo (Bangun), Oka Antara (Eka), Alex Abbad (Bejo), Cecep Arif Rahman (The Assassin), Julie Estelle (Alicia ‘Hammer Girl’), Very Tri Yulisman (Baseball ‘Bat Man’), Ryuhei Matsuda (Keiichi) and Kenichi Endo (Hideaki Goto).
Genre: A hard-hitting mix of action, crime and thriller, with intense and often graphic violence.
Origin: An Indonesia–US co-production from XYZ Films, PT. Merantau Films and Stage 6 Films. The original title is The Raid 2: Berandal. The dialogue is mainly in Indonesian, with Japanese, English and Arabic also spoken.
Scale: At 150 minutes, the sequel is a sprawling crime epic that goes well beyond a single location.

The Raid 2 Review Snapshot

On TMDB, audiences rate The Raid 2 7.6/10 from more than 2,700 votes. That score reflects strong viewer appreciation for its choreography and crime-saga ambitions.

Who Will Enjoy The Raid 2

Martial arts fans who want elaborate, practical fight choreography
Viewers who liked The Raid and want a bigger, more complex follow-up
Fans of undercover cop and gangster stories
Audiences curious about Indonesian action cinema and silat
Viewers comfortable with graphic, gory violence (rated R in the US)

The Raid 2 Release Date & Where to Watch

Release date: The film premiered on 21 January 2014. Its worldwide release began on 27 March 2014. In the United States it opened in cinemas on 28 March 2014, rated R, and arrived on home media on 8 July 2014.

Where to watch in the US:

Streaming: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

A trailer is available for anyone who wants a preview before watching.

Trailer

Cast

Iko Uwaisas RamaSee credits →
Arifin Putraas UcokSee credits →
Tio Pakusadewoas BangunSee credits →
Oka Antaraas Eka
Alex Abbadas Bejo
Cecep Arif Rahmanas The Assassin
Julie Estelleas Alicia "Hammer Girl"See credits →
Very Tri Yulismanas Baseball "Bat Man"See credits →

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was The Raid 2 released?: The Raid 2 premiered on 21 January 2014 and began its worldwide release on 27 March 2014. It opened in US cinemas on 28 March 2014.
Where can I watch The Raid 2 in the US?: It is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home, and rent it on Plex.
Who is in the cast of The Raid 2?: Iko Uwais stars as Rama. He is joined by Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusadewo, Oka Antara, Alex Abbad, Cecep Arif Rahman, Julie Estelle, Very Tri Yulisman, Ryuhei Matsuda and Kenichi Endo.
How long is The Raid 2 and what is it rated?: The Raid 2 runs 150 minutes, or about two and a half hours. It is rated R in the US.
What is The Raid 2 about?: After surviving a deadly raid, police officer Rama goes undercover inside a powerful Jakarta crime syndicate. His aim is to protect his family and expose corrupt officers within his own force.

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