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Species II

1998Movie1 h 33 minR

28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic195.2Rotten Tomatoes9%18%
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic195.2Rotten Tomatoes9%18%

Summary

Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross isn't exactly himself. He's slowly becoming a terrifying alien entity with one goal -- to procreate with human women!

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Peter Medak
Written by
Chris Brancato
Produced by
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Music by
Edward Shearmur

Everyone

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Facts

April 10, 1998 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
April 10, 1998
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

Novelization, Cardboard Prison, Refusal of the Call +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Species II?"

Questions about Species II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Species II?

PrimeThe RokuMGM+HooplaFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Species II streams on Prime and MGM+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Species II worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 4.6, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 19). Audiences rate it higher (41 out of 100) than critics (14).

Will Species II scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Is Species II plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Species II a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 55% of its budget.

What tropes does Species II use?

NovelizationCardboard PrisonRefusal of the CallAte His GunDisability ImmunityCut ApartSequel EscalationOnce-Green MarsI Cannot Self-TerminateFace Full of Alien Wing-WongSci-Fi Writers Have No Sense of ScaleRed Right Handand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Novelization, Cardboard Prison, and Refusal of the Call.