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Code 8 Part II

Code 8 Part II

Science Fiction · Action · Crime · 2024

In a world where superpowered people are heavily policed by robots, an ex-con teams up with a drug lord he despises to protect a teen from a corrupt cop.

Movie details

Code 8 Part II

“Power corrupts.”

2024 Science Fiction · Action · Crime 1h 41m

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6.3 / 10

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In a world where superpowered people are heavily policed by robots, an ex-con teams up with a drug lord he despises to protect a teen from a corrupt cop.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jeff Chan

Written by

Sherren Lee · Chris Paré · Jeff Chan · Jesse LaVercombe

Robbie Amell

Robbie Amell

Connor

Stephen Amell

Stephen Amell

Garrett

Alex Mallari Jr.

Alex Mallari Jr.

Sergeant 'King' Kingston

Sirena Gulamgaus

Sirena Gulamgaus

Pavani

Aaron Abrams

Aaron Abrams

Detective Davis

Moe Jeudy-Lamour

Moe Jeudy-Lamour

Officer Cirelli

Akiel Julien

Akiel Julien

Shane

Court is in session

Put Code 8 Part II on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.