Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- grim
- violent
- tense
- medieval action marathon
- sword fight night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the sequel as an inferior, economically restrained rehash of the first film with kitschy scoring and weak execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Berenger and the other hired swords fight for money and bloodlust while Guy struggles with guilt over his violence.
Hubert gathers the mercenaries inside his family castle to withstand revenge-seeking Celtic tribesmen.
Guy is tormented by atrocities committed after the battle of Rochester Castle and by his feelings for Kate.
The film emphasizes sword fights, battle-hardened mercenaries, castle defenses, and restrained medieval production design.
Films like Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood, and why
Ironclad
medieval siege action, mercenary characters, castle warfare, and brutal period adventure
Outlaw King
gritty medieval combat, revenge-driven conflict, and historical adventure spectacle
Kingdom of Heaven
castle siege warfare, swordplay, and grim historical action
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan English
- Release Date
- 2014-03-14
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 4.8 / 10 (113)
Cast
- Michelle Fairley
- Roxanne McKee
- Rosie Day
- Danny Webb
- David Rintoul
- Tom Austen
- Andy Beckwith
- Predrag Bjelac
- David Caves
- Tom Rhys Harries
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood about?
- A guilt-ridden mercenary joins a desperate castle defense against Celtic avengers in a grim medieval siege sequel.
- What is Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood as graphic.
- What did critics think of Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood?
- Critics broadly regarded the sequel as an inferior, economically restrained rehash of the first film with kitschy scoring and weak execution.
- Which films are like Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood?
- Films with a similar feel include Ironclad, Outlaw King, and Kingdom of Heaven.
- How long is Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood?
- Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood?
- In United States, Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
