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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

2013Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic616.2Rotten Tomatoes74%52%

A quirky, fast-paced comedy movie about show business and society, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Feels like

  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Cringe Humor
  • Media Satire
  • Will Ferrell Vehicle
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Improv-Heavy
  • Sequel Comedy
  • Nostalgic Parody
  • Corporate Critique

Cast

24 of 103

Crew

Directed by
Adam McKay
Written by
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Produced by
Will Ferrell, Judd Apatow, Adam McKay
Music by
Andrew Feltenstein, John Nau

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 18, 2013 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
December 18, 2013
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$174 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Black Gal on White Guy Drama, This Is Unforgivable!, Denser and Wackier +9

  • Black Gal on White Guy Drama
  • This Is Unforgivable!
  • Denser and Wackier
  • Personal Arcade
  • Noodle Implements
  • Meaningful Background Event
  • Threatening Shark
  • Crippling Overspecialization
  • Incoming Ham
  • Actor Allusion
  • The Missus and the Ex
  • Take That!

12 of 89 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues?"

Questions about Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaStarz

In the United States, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues streams on Paramount+ and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, sexual content, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$174 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $174 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.