Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Graphic
- gritty
- serious
- brutal
- martial arts movie night
- action double feature
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel humorless, formulaic, and substantially weaker than the Van Damme original.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
David Sloan is injured and receives recovery guidance from his teacher Xian before returning to combat.
Tong Po seeks renewed honor while David is drawn into avenging and defending his family’s legacy.
David runs a karate gym whose survival and reputation motivate his return to competition.
The plot builds toward David’s arranged fight with the violent kickboxer Tong Po.
Films like Kickboxer 2: The Road Back, and why
Kickboxer
martial arts tournament structure, revenge-driven conflict, and training-centered action
Bloodsport
underdog combat training, dojo stakes, and tournament payoff
Best of the Best
gritty martial arts spectacle, revenge themes, and charismatic physical villainy
Movie Details
- Director
- Albert Pyun
- Release Date
- 1991-01-30
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (208)
Cast
- Sasha Mitchell
- Dennis Chan Kwok-San
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
- Michel Qissi
- Matthias Hues
- Vincent Klyn
- Peter Boyle
- John Diehl
- Heather McComb
- Vince Murdocco
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kickboxer 2: The Road Back about?
- A wounded dojo owner trains for a brutal showdown with the kickboxer who threatens his family’s honor and legacy.
- What is Kickboxer 2: The Road Back like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kickboxer 2: The Road Back as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Kickboxer 2: The Road Back violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Kickboxer 2: The Road Back as graphic.
- What did critics think of Kickboxer 2: The Road Back?
- Critics broadly found the sequel humorless, formulaic, and substantially weaker than the Van Damme original.
- Which films are like Kickboxer 2: The Road Back?
- Films with a similar feel include Kickboxer, Bloodsport, and Best of the Best.
- How long is Kickboxer 2: The Road Back?
- Kickboxer 2: The Road Back runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kickboxer 2: The Road Back?
- In United States, Kickboxer 2: The Road Back streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
