Best of the Best 2

Best of the Best 2, builds its case slowly and never cheats the reveal. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 178 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Eric Roberts sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Best of the Best 2 is worth clearing space for. Best of the Best 2 treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. In an underground fight club, blackbelt Travis Brickley is killed after losing to the evil martial arts master Brakus. Travis' death is witnessed by Walter Grady, the son of his best friend Alex Grady. Alex and his partner, Tommy Lee, vow to avenge their friend's death by defeating Brakus and shutting down the fight club. Credit to Eric Roberts and Phillip Rhee for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. It was released in 1993. What makes Best of the Best 2 hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Best of the Best 2 will keep you hooked. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Eric Roberts carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Best of the Best 2 was released in 1993, directed by Robert Radler. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.