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The Raid 2

The Raid 2 is a 2014 Indonesian action thriller film written, edited, and directed by Gareth Evans.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Raid 2 is a 2014 Indonesian action thriller film written, edited, and directed by Gareth Evans. It is the sequel to The Raid and stars Iko Uwais as undercover officer Rama, who infiltrates Jakarta’s criminal underworld to expose corruption. The film is also known as The Raid 2: Berandal and The Raid: Retaliation.

Plot

The film follows Rama after the events of The Raid, as he goes undercover to expose corruption within the police and the city’s criminal underworld. His mission places him in the middle of rival gang conflicts and personal danger.

Production

The Raid 2 was written, edited, and directed by Gareth Evans, continuing his collaboration with Iko Uwais and other Indonesian action performers. It was produced as a follow-up to the 2011 film The Raid.

Release and titles

The film was released in 2014 and is known internationally as The Raid 2, with the subtitle Berandal in its original title. It was also distributed under the alternate title The Raid: Retaliation.

Cast

The cast includes Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Oka Antara, Tio Pakusadewo, Alex Abbad, Julie Estelle, Ryuhei Matsuda, Kenichi Endō, and Kazuki Kitamura. Their roles expand the film’s mix of police, gang, and crime-family characters.

Key facts

  • It is a sequel to The Raid (2011).
  • Gareth Evans wrote, edited, and directed the film.
  • Iko Uwais reprises his role as Rama, an undercover police officer.
  • The story follows Rama’s infiltration of Jakarta’s criminal syndicates and corrupt police networks.
  • The film uses Indonesian as its primary language.
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Canadian context

The film has been discussed and reviewed in Canadian film circles as part of international action cinema, but it has no major Canada-specific setting or production connection in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Raid 2?
The Raid 2 is a 2014 Indonesian action thriller film directed by Gareth Evans and starring Iko Uwais.
Is The Raid 2 a sequel?
Yes. It is the sequel to The Raid (2011).
Who directed The Raid 2?
Gareth Evans directed the film and also wrote and edited it.
Who plays the lead role?
Iko Uwais plays Rama, the undercover police officer at the center of the story.
What is the film about?
It follows Rama as he goes undercover to expose corruption in Jakarta’s police force and criminal underworld.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raid_2
    Supports: Original title, alternate title, release year, director, sequel status, cast, and plot premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_raid_2
    Supports: Genre, original language, director, release year, runtime, distributor, and synopsis.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-raid-2-2014
    Supports: Film identification as a sequel to The Raid and director Gareth Evans.