What genre is Highlander II: The Quickening?

Highlander II: The Quickening is categorised as Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Highlander II: The Quickening?

Virginia Madsen, Christopher Lambert, John C. McGinley, Rusty Schwimmer, Michael Ironside appear in the main cast.

Who directed Highlander II: The Quickening?

Russell Mulcahy directed Highlander II: The Quickening.

How long is Highlander II: The Quickening?

Highlander II: The Quickening runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).

Is Highlander II: The Quickening worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 4.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Highlander II: The Quickening?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

Name: Highlander II: The Quickening
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: 1991
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Virginia Madsen, Christopher Lambert, John C. McGinley, Rusty Schwimmer, Michael Ironside

Movie 1h 40m ★ 4.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Where to watch

Dating from 1991, Highlander II: The Quickening sits in the action, adventure and fantasy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Russell Mulcahy. The cast includes Virginia Madsen, Christopher Lambert and John C. McGinley. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 4.7 out of 10.

51Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed, and it's up to MacLeod and Ramirez to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Zeist (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Zeist.

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Questions about Highlander II: The Quickening

What genre is Highlander II: The Quickening?: Highlander II: The Quickening is categorised as Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Highlander II: The Quickening?: Virginia Madsen, Christopher Lambert, John C. McGinley, Rusty Schwimmer, Michael Ironside appear in the main cast.
Who directed Highlander II: The Quickening?: Russell Mulcahy directed Highlander II: The Quickening.
How long is Highlander II: The Quickening?: Highlander II: The Quickening runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
Is Highlander II: The Quickening worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 4.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Highlander II: The Quickening?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.