Ip Man 2 (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ip Man 2 is a 2011 action biographical film directed by Wilson Yip. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $15.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Wilson Yip
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Well Go
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ip Man 2 About?
The premise of Ip Man 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After relocating from Foshan to Hong Kong, Wing Chun master Ip Man attempts to establish a new school, encountering opposition from local martial arts figures. A disagreement with the formidable Hung Ga master Hong Zhen Nan escalates tensions, drawing Ip Man into a web of corruption. He must then confront the dangerous and relentless Twister boxer in a series of brutal encounters.
Ip Man 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hong kong
- wing chun
- bruce lee character
- ip man character
- younger version of character
- character name as title
- laundry drying on a clothesline
- knocked unconscious
- han
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- martial arts action
- asian man
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- combat sport
- boxing sport
- kung fu action
- period drama
- martial arts
- master
- school
- british
- sequel
- rivalry
- martial arts master
- grandmaster
- honor
- martial arts school
- tuition
- 1950s
- migration
- flowerpot
- chain fight
- muscleman
- prizefighting
- karate kick
- karate chop
- wire fu
- illegal fistfight
- combat
- fictional war
- shot point blank
- foreigner
- assassination
- stick fight
- chop socky
- tai chi
- wu shu
- stylized violence
- tough guy
- prize fighter
- actor performing own stunts
The Director of Ip Man 2
Directed by Wilson Yip.
- Director Wilson Yip
More from Wilson Yip
More films directed by Wilson Yip, best-rated first: Ip Man 4: The Finale, Ip Man, Ip Man 3 and City with No Mercy.
Ip Man 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ip Man 2 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
131 ratings
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Ip Man 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Ip Man 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wing Chun master Ip Man and his family make a bold move to Hong Kong in 1949, having successfully escaped the oppressive grasp of Japanese-occupied Foshan. Striving to survive in the harsh economic climate of 1950, Ip sets his sights on opening a school, hoping to share his martial art while providing for his family. However, he faces a daunting challenge; his absence from the local fighting scene leaves him struggling to attract students, as he lacks a notable reputation in the vibrant yet competitive city.
Full summary
The whole story of Ip Man 2, scene by scene
Ip Man 2 Box Office
Ip Man 2 grossed $15.1 million worldwide. $205,675 came from the US and Canada and $14.9 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.1M
- US & Canada
- $205.7K
- International
- $14.9M
Ip Man 2 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Ip Man 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which year does Ip Man and his family move to Hong Kong?
Cars in Ip Man 2
2 cars on screen: the unknown and the unknown.
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unknown Background role
Ip Man 2 Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Yip Man 2: Chung si chuen kei, ip man jyoshou” and “葉問2: 宗師傳奇”.
- Also known as
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- Yip Man 2: Chung si chuen kei, ip man jyoshou
- 葉問2: 宗師傳奇
- Ip Man 2 - La leyenda del gran maestro
- Γιπ Μαν 2
- 叶问2：宗师传奇
- Ip Man 2 : le retour du grand maître
- O Grande Mestre 2
- ييب مان 2
- Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster
- 叶问2
- Ип Ман 2
- Ip Man 2. - A nagymester
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- Ip Man 2: Majstrovo víťazstvo
- ייפ מאן 2: אגדת המאסטר
- 엽문 2
- ยิปมัน 2 อาจารย์บรู๊ซลี
- Diệp Vấn 2: Tôn Sư Truyền Kỳ
- イップ・マン 葉問
- Іп Ман 2
- 葉問 2, იპ მანი 2
- Meistras 2
- ایپ من ۲
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Ip Man 2 FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Ip Man 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ip Man 2?
Ip Man 2 runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Ip Man 2 released?
Ip Man 2 was released on January 28, 2011.
Who directed Ip Man 2?
Ip Man 2 was directed by Wilson Yip.
More films by Wilson Yip How much did Ip Man 2 make at the box office?
Ip Man 2 grossed $15.1 million worldwide ($205,675 domestic, $14.9 million international).
How is Ip Man 2 rated?
Ip Man 2 has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does Ip Man 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. Ip Man 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ip Man 2 in?
The original language of Ip Man 2 is Chinese.
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