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John Wick: Chapter 2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Chad Stahelski. With Keanu Reeves, Common, Laurence Fishburne.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJohn 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, Wic…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for John Wick: Chapter 2.
MoviHero lists February 8, 2017 as the release date for John Wick: Chapter 2. Chad Stahelski is the listed director. The listed cast includes Keanu Reeves as John Wick, Common as Cassian, Laurence Fishburne as Bowery King, Riccardo Scamarcio as Santino D'Antonio. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 8, 2017
GenresCrime · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 2m
DirectorChad Stahelski
CastKeanu Reeves as John Wick, Common as Cassian, Laurence Fishburne as Bowery King, Riccardo Scamarcio as Santino D'Antonio
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
John Wick: Chapter 2 runs 2h 2m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 14,804 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“All eyes on him and all guns pointed at him.”
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“Grows the world. Grows the legend. But the story itself and the man himself remain firmly retreading the steps they took in the first outing…”
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“Picking almost right where the previous film ended, "John Wick Chapter 2" deals with the consequences of Wick's return to the assassin life and how…”
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“In terms of sequels, you will not be able to find a better film than John Wick: Chapter 2.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBowery KingBowery King runs from John Wick: Chapter 2 to John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum with Laurence Fishburne carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherCharonCharon runs from John Wick: Chapter 2 to John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum with Lance Reddick carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherSantino D'AntonioSantino D'Antonio appears in John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017).Open character guide otherAresAres appears in John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017).Open character guide otherCassianCassian appears in John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017).Open character guide otherAurelioAurelio runs from John Wick to John Wick: Chapter 2 with John Leguizamo carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherJohn WickJohn Wick is a legendary assassin trying to live by a personal code inside a world that keeps turning reputation, grief and obligation into new consequences.Open character guide
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