IMDb 6.5 1990 HD

Young Guns II

Young Guns II

1990
Adventure Western
104 min PG-13 USA
6.503 / 10
6.5 IMDB

Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Geoff Murphy
Starring
Emilio Estevez / Kiefer Sutherland / Lou Diamond Phillips / Christian Slater / William Petersen / Alan Ruck / R. D. Call / Balthazar Getty

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

action-packed gritty chase classic western enjoyable familiar violent dramatic solid performances predictable entertaining intense

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Young Guns II' revisits the notorious figures of the West, focusing on Billy the Kid's final gambit for freedom. Emilio Estevez once again embodies the legendary outlaw, leading a desperate race towards the border. The film leans heavily…

A
Arthur Finch
May 18, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This sequel to 'Young Guns' finds Billy the Kid, alongside Jose Chavez y Chavez and Doc Scurlock, in a desperate flight towards Old Mexico. Emilio Estevez reprises his role, but the narrative momentum often falters under the weight…

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A robust follow-up, 'Young Guns II' successfully expands the saga of Billy the Kid, charting his perilous escape to Old Mexico. Emilio Estevez anchors the film with a compelling portrayal of a man on the run, his journey…

M
Marcus Thorne
May 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Young Guns II' delivers a familiar brand of Western action, focusing on Billy the Kid's desperate flight from Pat Garrett's pursuit. Emilio Estevez continues to carry the weight of the iconic outlaw, his performance laced with a sense…

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Eleanor Vance
May 18, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This sequel plunges back into the dusty trails of the Wild West, offering a continuation of Billy the Kid's tumultuous journey. Emilio Estevez embodies the outlaw with a weary determination, his race to Old Mexico forming the film's…

FAQs

The tone of 'Young Guns II' generally maintains the rugged and action-oriented spirit of its predecessor. It balances dramatic tension with moments of character interaction, portraying the outlaw's desperate flight. The film leans into the Western genre's inherent grit and the high stakes of its chase narrative. While there are elements of camaraderie among the remaining 'Young Guns', the overarching mood is one of pursuit and survival.