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Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo

1984Movie1 h 34 minPG

DramaMusic
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic557.3Rotten Tomatoes29%67%

A nostalgic, fast-paced drama movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

They're Back... For Everyone Who Believes In the Beat.

The dance crew from "Breakin'" bands together to save a community center from a greedy developer bent on building a shopping center in its place.

Feels like

  • Dance Movie
  • 1980s Nostalgia
  • Community Spirit
  • Physical Comedy
  • Showbiz
  • Fast-Paced
  • Feel-Good
  • Pop Culture
  • Positive Message

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Sam Firstenberg
Written by
Julie Reichert, Charles Parker, Allen DeBevoise
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Michael Linn

Everyone

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

Facts

December 21, 1984 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
December 21, 1984
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

The Cameo, Dance Battler, Dancing Is Serious Business +9

  • The Cameo
  • Dance Battler
  • Dancing Is Serious Business
  • Dance Party Ending
  • Denser and Wackier
  • Excuse Plot
  • Filching Food for Fun
  • Imagine Spot
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Rule of Drama
  • Hey, Let's Put on a Show
  • Title Drop

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?"

Questions about Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?

PrimeThe RokuXumo PlayScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo streams on Prime, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo a sequel?

  1. Breakin' (1984)
  2. Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Breakin' (1984).

Is Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo okay for kids?

PG

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

Can I half-watch Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Was Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$15 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.