Predator 2 (1990)
A relentless, high-octane hunt unfolds on gritty Los Angeles streets as a chief battles an extraterrestrial foe.
A police chief in the war-torn streets of Los Angeles discovers that an extraterrestrial creature is hunting down residents - and that he is the next target.
How intense is Predator 2?
Predator 2 is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Predator 2 feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Predator 2
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Predator 2 for you?
Is Predator 2 scary?
Yes, properly. Predator 2 is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Predator 2 gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Predator 2 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Predator 2 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Predator 2?
Predator 2 runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Predator 2?
Predator 2 is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Predator 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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