Movies Like Police Story 2 (1988)

Police Story 2 is a 1988 action, crime, thriller film from Jackie Chan with a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Police Story and Police Story 3: Super Cop.

Action Crime Thriller

Police Story

1985

Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.

7.5

MagicScore

Police Story 3: Super Cop

1992

A Hong Kong detective teams up with his female Red Chinese counterpart to stop a Chinese drug czar.

6.9

MagicScore

Police Story 4: First Strike

1996

Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realizes that things are not as simple as they appear and soon finds himself to be a pawn of an organization posing as Russian intelligence.

6.5

MagicScore

New Police Story

2004

Sent into a drunken tailspin when his entire unit is killed by a gang of thrill-seeking punks, disgraced Hong Kong police inspector Wing needs help from his new rookie partner, with a troubled past of his own, to climb out of the bottle and track down the gang and its ruthless leader.

7.2

MagicScore

Police Story: Lockdown

2013

A man looking for the release of a long-time prisoner takes a police officer, his daughter, and a group of strangers hostage.

6.2

MagicScore

The Glimmer Man

1996

A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.

5.4

MagicScore

Double Impact

1991

Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend.

6.2

MagicScore

The Way of the Dragon

1972

Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. When Tang arrives he poses a new threat to the syndicate, and they are unable to defeat him. The syndicate boss hires the best Japanese and European martial artists to fight Tang, but he easily finishes them off.

7.4

MagicScore

Death Warrant

1990

Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.

6.2

MagicScore

#10

Raw Deal

1986

Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.

5.8

MagicScore

#11

Martial Law II: Undercover

1991

Sean and Billie are undercover cops and martial arts masters. Investigating the death of a cop, they uncover a deadly ring of murder and corruption at a glitzy nightclub, where the rich are entertained by seductive women and protected by martial arts experts. Billie goes undercover to infiltrate the crime ring, leading to an explosive finale.

6.1

MagicScore

#12

Martial Law

1990

An undercover cop teams up with a martial-arts expert to stop a gang of drug smugglers and car thieves.

6.1

MagicScore

#13

Mission of Justice

1992

Mayoral candidate Dr. Rachel Larkin has a dangerous plan for swift justice in the form of a band of ex-convicts, called the Peacemakers, who roam the streets to do her bidding. When a boxer friend is killed by Larkin's thugs, an outlaw cop goes undercover to get evidence, and works his way up to the inner circle of the doctor's army.

6.7

MagicScore

#14

Code of Silence

1985

A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take an irresponsible cop down.

5.9

MagicScore

#15

An Eye for an Eye

1981

Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after his partner is murdered. He decides to fight alone and follows a trail of drug traffickers into unexpected high places.

5.1

MagicScore

#16

Today You Die

2005

A former thief who is trying to go straight seeks vengeance on those who framed him.

4.3

MagicScore

#17

Kickboxer

1989

If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

Undisputed

2002

Monroe Hutchens is the heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum security prison. He was convicted to a life sentence due to a passionate crime. Iceman Chambers is the heavyweight champion, who lost his title due to a rape conviction to ten years in Sweetwater. When these two giants collide in the same prison, they fight against each other disputing who is the real champion.

6.5

MagicScore

#19

Kickboxer 3: The Art of War

1992

Kick-box champion David Sloan arrives in Rio de Janeiro for an exhibition fight. He and mentor Xian take pity on Brazilian rascal Marcos Coasta, an urchin who offers guide services but routinely steals from tourists for himself and his older sister Isabella. David is shocked when he sees how his Argentinian opponent Marcelo needlessly abuses a courteous local sparing partner. That's the doing of his evil US manager, Lane. He has nasty plans to force David to cheat and runs a white slavery racket.

5.0

MagicScore

#20

Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor

1994

David Sloan must travel to Mexico to save his wife from a savage international terrorist.

4.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Police Story 2?

The top films similar to Police Story 2 by MovieMagicScore are Police Story (7.5), Police Story 3: Super Cop (6.9), Police Story 4: First Strike (6.5). Each shares action/crime/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Police Story 2 worth watching?

Police Story 2 holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10 from 586 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Police Story 2?

Police Story 2 (1988) is a action, crime, thriller film directed by Jackie Chan, starring Jackie Chan, Bill Tung Biu, Maggie Cheung.

Where can I find more recommendations like Police Story 2?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more action recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Police Story 2

This ranked list pairs Police Story 2 (1988), a action and crime and thriller film from Jackie Chan, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jackie Chan take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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