

Infernal Affairs II
“The Birth of a Legend.”
In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.
Where to watch Infernal Affairs II in United States
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Where is Infernal Affairs II streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Brollie | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Joyn Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ProSieben Fun Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Asia Premium Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Netflix, Disney Plus, wavve, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
About Infernal Affairs II
Infernal Affairs II is a 2003 cn-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai and Andrew Lau Wai-Keung. The cast is led by Shawn Yue Man-Lok, Edison Chen, Francis Ng Chun-Yu. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Infernal Affairs II was produced by Media Asia Films, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, and Eastern Dragon Film Co. and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on October 1, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Writers
- Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung
- Release date
- October 1, 2003
- Original language
- cn
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Media Asia Films, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, Eastern Dragon Film Co.
Infernal Affairs II cast & crew
Infernal Affairs II was directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai and Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and written by Alan Mak Siu-Fai and Felix Chong Man-Keung.
The cast features Shawn Yue Man-Lok as 陈永仁, Edison Chen as 刘健明, Francis Ng Chun-Yu as 倪永孝, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as 韩琛, Carina Lau as Mary, and Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as 黄志诚.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Comfort Chan, cinematography is by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, and it was produced by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and John Chong.
Is Infernal Affairs II worth watching?
Infernal Affairs II holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 474 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Infernal Affairs II is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Infernal Affairs II
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Cast of Infernal Affairs II

Shawn Yue Man-Lok
陈永仁

Edison Chen
刘健明

Francis Ng Chun-Yu
倪永孝

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
韩琛

Carina Lau
Mary

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
黄志诚

Hu Jun
陆启昌

Andrew Lin Hoi
倪永忠

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
罗继贤

Liu Kai-Chi
三叔

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
倪坤

Chapman To Man-Chat
傻强
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Infernal Affairs II — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Infernal Affairs II in United States?
Infernal Affairs II is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV in United States.
▸Is Infernal Affairs II on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Infernal Affairs II is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Infernal Affairs II in?
Infernal Affairs II is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English, Thai, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Infernal Affairs II?
Infernal Affairs II runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is Infernal Affairs II rated?
Infernal Affairs II is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 474 ratings.












