Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- gritty
- confrontational
- bleak
- crime movie night
- gangster film marathon
What critics said
Critics found the sequel marginally more engaging than its predecessor but continued to fault its dialogue, uneven pacing, and questionable acting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Carlton Leach's life is presented through his rise as an underworld icon.
The reviews specifically describe Carlton as unlikeable while noting increased investment in his character.
The plot follows a British underworld figure, with criminal associates and gangland power at the center.
Pat Tate is explicitly credited in a flashback role, indicating retrospective material within Carlton's story.
Films like Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II, and why
Rise of the Footsoldier
british crime drama centered on violent criminal underworld figures and criminal ambition
The Business
gritty british gangster drama featuring ruthless underworld personalities and brutal criminal violence
Legend
crime drama about organized criminal power, loyalty, and escalating violence in a british setting
Movie Details
- Director
- Ricci Harnett
- Release Date
- 2015-12-12
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (47)
Cast
- Ricci Harnett
- Luke Mably
- Coralie Rose
- Steven Berkoff
- Craig Fairbrass
- Mark Preston
- Ryan Oliva
- Slaine Kelly
- Roland Manookian
- Daniel Adegboyega
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- 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 Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II about?
- A brutal British crime sequel tracing Carlton Leach’s morally corrosive ascent through the 1990s underworld.
- What is Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II as brutal.
- What did critics think of Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II?
- Critics found the sequel marginally more engaging than its predecessor but continued to fault its dialogue, uneven pacing, and questionable acting.
- Which films are like Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II?
- Films with a similar feel include Rise of the Footsoldier, The Business, and Legend.
- How long is Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II?
- Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II?
- In United States, Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
