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Smokey and the Bandit II

1980Movie1 h 41 minPG

Comedy
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic416.0Rotten Tomatoes25%43%

A thrilling, nostalgic action movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

The Bandit is back and better than ever!

The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.

Feels like

  • Good Ol' Boys
  • Car Chases
  • Road Movie
  • Southern Comedy
  • Outsmarting Authority
  • Family Friendly
  • Catchy Soundtrack

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Hal Needham
Written by
Jerry Belson, Michael Kane, Brock Yates
Produced by
Hank Moonjean, Michael A. Cherubino
Music by
Snuff Garrett

Everyone

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Facts

August 15, 1980 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
August 15, 1980
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$66 million
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

Motorcycle Dominoes, Insult of Endearment, Dispense with the Pleasantries +9

  • Motorcycle Dominoes
  • Insult of Endearment
  • Dispense with the Pleasantries
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Brick Joke
  • Disguised in Drag
  • "Double, Double" Title
  • Badass Driver
  • Uncanny Family Resemblance
  • Deep South
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Inspector Javert

12 of 136 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Smokey and the Bandit II?"

Questions about Smokey and the Bandit II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Smokey and the Bandit II?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Smokey and the Bandit II from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Smokey and the Bandit II worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Smokey and the Bandit II okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Smokey and the Bandit II make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Smokey and the Bandit II?

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 Smokey and the Bandit II a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$66 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $66 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.