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FANTASY . 1991 . 1h 40m . 4.7/10

Highlander II: The Quickening_

"It's time for a new kind of magic."

In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed, and it's up to MacLeod and Ramirez to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Zeist (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Zeist.

Starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen

Box Office $15.6M

4.7/10

Rating

$15.6M

Box Office

1h 40m

Runtime

1991

Year

FLOP

-54% ROI

Profitability

Updated Feb 16, 2026

Highlander II: The Quickening poster

It's time for a new kind of magic.

In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed, and it's up to MacLeod and Ramirez to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Zeist (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Zeist.

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Box office

Highlander II: The Quickening earned $15.6M against a $34.0M budget.

Cast

Christopher Lambert stars as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod in Highlander II: The Quickening.

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Year context

Highlander II: The Quickening was released 35 years ago in 1991.

Highlander II: The Quickening is a Fantasy, Action, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

CAST (18)

Christopher Lambert

Christopher Lambert

Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod

Sean Connery

Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez

Virginia Madsen

Virginia Madsen

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Phillip Brock

Phillip Brock

Cabbie

Rusty Schwimmer

Rusty Schwimmer

Steven Grives

JM

Jimmy Murray

Horatio

Pete Antico

Pete Antico

Corda

Peter Bucossi

Peter Bucossi

Reno

Peter Bromilow

Peter Bromilow

Joe

Jeff Altman

Allan Rich

DR

Diana Rossi

Virginia

KD

Karin Drexler

Brenda

MJ

Matt Johnston

Cobalt Man

BOX OFFICE

$34.0M

Budget

$15.6M

Revenue

-54%

ROI

FLOP

Verdict

DETAILS

Release

January 13, 1991

Status

Released

Runtime

100 min (1h 40m)

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Rating

4.7/10 (932 votes)

Budget

$34,000,000

Box Office

$15,556,340

Profit

$-18,443,660

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Highlander II: The Quickening about?

In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed, and it's up to MacLeod and Ramirez to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Zeist (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Zeist.

How long is Highlander II: The Quickening?

Highlander II: The Quickening has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).

Who stars in Highlander II: The Quickening?

The cast of Highlander II: The Quickening includes Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside, John C. McGinley.

How much did Highlander II: The Quickening make at the box office?

Highlander II: The Quickening earned $15,556,340 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $34,000,000.

What is the rating of Highlander II: The Quickening?

Highlander II: The Quickening has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 932 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Fantasy Action Adventure