Highlander II: The Quickening (1991): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Highlander II: The Quickening is a 1991 action thriller directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Sean Connery, Michael Ironside and Virginia Madsen. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $15.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Highlight Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Highlander II: The Quickening About?
The premise of Highlander II: The Quickening without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a future Earth threatened by invaders, Connor MacLeod finds himself unexpectedly restored to youth after killing extraterrestrial agents. He must then face the formidable General Katana, a ruthless enemy seeking immortality himself. As MacLeod battles for survival, he grapples with his own mortality and the long legacy of the Highland warrior, aided by the knowledgeable Juan Ramirez.
Highlander II: The Quickening Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- the future
- highlander character
- security checkpoint
- riddled with bullets
- fight on a moving vehicle
- thrown from a building
- thrown through a window
- fight to death
- decapitated head
- year 2024
- opera performance
- future earth
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- corrupt company
- second film in series
- second in a series
- return from the dead
- rebellion
- rebel
- rebel leader
- head chopped off
- trial
- punishment
- sentence
- exile
- trial by combat
- ultraviolet radiation
- video call
- zipline
- control room
- female scientist
- control center
- environmentalist
- female environmentalist
- hit with a bottle
- run over by a train
- theater performance
- shakespeare play
- hamlet
- sex scene
- speeding subway train
- subway crash
- year 1999
- energy shield
- solar radiation
- taxi ride
- broadsword
- trans atlantic flight
- airline safety video
- visiting a grave
- loss of wife
Highlander II: The Quickening Cast
Sean Connery leads the cast, with Michael Ironside and Virginia Madsen. Directed by Russell Mulcahy; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Russell Mulcahy
Also Starring in Highlander II: The Quickening
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Highlander II: The Quickening Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Highlander II: The Quickening 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.
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IMDb 4.2 /10
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 47% User score
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Highlander II: The Quickening Plot Summary
What happens in Highlander II: The Quickening from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie starts in a dystopian 2024, where the relentless industrial pollution has ravaged the Earth’s ozone layer, rendering the planet defenseless against the harsh rays of the sun. To combat this, an electromagnetic shield was established in 1999 to safeguard humanity. However, a faction believes that the ozone layer has naturally healed and deems the shield unnecessary, though their beliefs remain unverified.
Full summary
The whole story of Highlander II: The Quickening, scene by scene
Highlander II: The Quickening Box Office
Highlander II: The Quickening grossed $15.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.6M
- US & Canada
- $15.6M
Highlander II: The Quickening Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Highlander 2 (1991) Teaser (VHS Capture)
- Clip Highlander 2 - The Quickening end of final fight - Conner receives his price
- Behind the Scenes Highlander II: The Quickening - Behind the Scenes
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Cars in Highlander II: The Quickening
27 cars on screen, including the 1959 Chevrolet Impala and the 1982 Ford F-100.
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1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio Important role -
1968 Dodge D-Series Minor role
Highlander II: The Quickening Also Known As
43 alternative titles, including “Highlander 2 - The Quickening” and “Highlander 2”.
- Also known as
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- Highlander 2 - The Quickening
- Highlander 2
- Highlander II: The Renegade Version
- Iskocyali 2
- Nieśmiertelny II: Nowe życie
- Горець 2: Пожвавлення
- Highlander 2: The Quickening
- Highlander 2 - A Ressureição
- Nieśmiertelny 2: Nowe Życie
- Los inmortales II: El desafío
- Highlander 2 Die Rueckkehr
- ハイランダー2 甦る戦士
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- A hegylakó visszatér
- Hegylakó 2. - A renegát
- Hegylakó - A renegát
- Hegylakó II: A renegát
- Hegylakó 2. - A visszatérés
- Highlander II - Die Rückkehr
- Горец 2: Оживление
- İskoçyalı Dönüyor
- Highlander II - Il ritorno
- Duelo Imortal - Parte II
- Highlander, le retour
- Χαϊλάντερ 2: Η Επιστροφή
- Highlander 2: Det endelige opgør
- Highlander 2: Síla kouzla
- איש הנצח 2
- Highlander 2: Sila kúzla
- Highlander 2: A Ressurreição
- Highlander II: Duelo final
- Горець 2: Повернення
- 하이랜더 2
- 時空奇兵
- Шотландски боец 2
- Highlander II - paluu
- 高地人2：天幕之战
- Kalnietis 2. Sugrįžimas
- Els immortals 2: El desafiament
- Highlander : Le Retour
- ハイランダー2／甦る戦士
- ล่าข้ามศตวรรษ 2, მთიელი 2: გამოცოცხლება
- Gorštak 2: Buđenje
- Highlander 2 - Det endelige oppgjøret
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Highlander II: The Quickening FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Highlander II: The Quickening, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Highlander II: The Quickening?
Highlander II: The Quickening runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Highlander II: The Quickening released?
Highlander II: The Quickening was released on November 1, 1991.
Who directed Highlander II: The Quickening?
Highlander II: The Quickening was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
More films by Russell Mulcahy Who is in the cast of Highlander II: The Quickening?
Highlander II: The Quickening stars Sean Connery, Michael Ironside and Virginia Madsen, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Highlander II: The Quickening make at the box office?
Highlander II: The Quickening grossed $15.6 million worldwide.
How is Highlander II: The Quickening rated?
Highlander II: The Quickening has 4.2/10 on IMDb, 31 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.
Does Highlander II: The Quickening have a post-credit scene?
No. Highlander II: The Quickening has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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