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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

1989Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

DramaThriller
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–72%

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about history and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The Legend, The Music, The Man.

In the sixties, Eddie and the Cruisers were the hottest band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke the band up...only Eddie is not dead. He works as a carpenter in Montreal, but his love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity.

Feels like

  • Rock and Roll Comeback
  • Musical Drama
  • Nostalgic Vibes
  • Second Chance Story
  • Late 80s Setting
  • Showbiz Struggles
  • Romance
  • Inspirational

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Claude Lord
Written by
Charles Zev Cohen, Rick Doehring
Produced by
Stéphane Reichel
Music by
Marty Simon, Leon Aronson

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Facts

August 18, 1989 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
August 18, 1989
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Music
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! worth watching?"

Questions about Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! a sequel?

  1. Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)
  2. Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Eddie and the Cruisers (1983).

Is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Can I half-watch Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?

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.

Is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.