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10 Best Movies Like A Better Tomorrow II

If you loved A Better Tomorrow II, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

1986★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Better Tomorrow II for fans of Action & Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break....

#2
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

1989★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Better Tomorrow II for fans of Action & Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The year is 1974. A young Hong Kong Chinese, Mark, travels to Saigon to make his fortune. There, he encounters a mysterious femme fatale, the lovely Kit. As he becomes more involve...

#3
City on Fire

City on Fire

1987★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Better Tomorrow II for fans of Action & Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to co...

#4
A Chinese Ghost Story

A Chinese Ghost Story

1987★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Better Tomorrow II for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. ...

#5
Full Contact

Full Contact

1992★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Better Tomorrow II for fans of Action & Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In an effort to get his buddy out of a gambling debt, Jeff agrees to join forces with Judge in a weapons heist. The job goes bad and Judge betrays Jeff. Jeff plots the ultimate rev...

#6
The Girl Can't Help It

The Girl Can't Help It

1956★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Better Tomorrow II for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks....