Playing Dangerous 2 (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1996, Playing Dangerous 2 is an action and family film directed by Lawrence Lanoff, running about 97 minutes. “Never send a man to do a boy's job” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Kid genius Stewart Wolfe has headed off to college and has landed a position replacing a programmer in a lab on some suspicious code. Things turn deadly and Stewart has to use his wiles and previous experience to survive, save the code and bring down the bad guys!

Who’s in it. Playing Dangerous 2 stars Mikey LeBeau as Stuart Wolfe, Richard Gilliland as Jack Harrison, David Kriegel as Dan Simmons and Kathe Mazur as Agent Summers / Walters, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Playing Dangerous 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing Dangerous 2 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Playing Dangerous 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Playing Dangerous 2 (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing Dangerous 2 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Playing Dangerous 2 worth watching?
Playing Dangerous 2 holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Playing Dangerous 2?
Playing Dangerous 2 stars Mikey LeBeau, Richard Gilliland, David Kriegel, Kathe Mazur and Adam Hendershott.
When was Playing Dangerous 2 released?
Playing Dangerous 2 was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.