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Airplane II: The Sequel

1982·Movie
1h 24min·PG
IMDb6.2Metacritic486.1Rotten Tomatoes43%50%

Where to watch

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Airplane II: The Sequel fingerprint

Very funny, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace10
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Satire & Parody10
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

The future and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

For the ride of your life... All you need for Christmas are your two front seats!

A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the sun, and man-with-a-past Ted Striker must save the day and get the shuttle back on track – again – all the while trying to patch up his relationship with Elaine.
Spoof ComedySlapstick FarceSci-Fi ParodyAbsurdist HumorRapid-Fire GagsCult ClassicIconic DialogueEnsemble ComedyDated HumorNostalgic Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Ken Finkleman, Alvin Greenman
Written by:
Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Ken Finkleman
Produced by:
Howard W. Koch, Mel Dellar, Mel Dellar
Composed by:
Elmer Bernstein, Tom Overton, June Edgerton

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Airplane II: The Sequel

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Where can I stream Airplane II: The Sequel legally?

fuboTVParamount+HooplaPluto TV

Airplane II: The Sequel is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Airplane II: The Sequel worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Airplane II: The Sequel rated?

PGStrong languageSexual content

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Airplane II: The Sequel?

1 h 24 min

Airplane II: The Sequel runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Airplane II: The Sequel?

Critics46
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Airplane II: The Sequel higher (58) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Airplane II: The Sequel a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$27 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Airplane II: The Sequel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Airplane II: The Sequel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Airplane II: The Sequel in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Airplane II: The Sequel use?

Continuity NodDesperate Object CatchBillions of ButtonsFTL Travel SicknessSpanner in the WorksSplit ScreenVideo PhoneAsteroid ThicketWorkplace Betting PoolSpace FrictionSpit TakeWould Hit a Girland 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 storytelling tropes for Airplane II: The Sequel, including Continuity Nod, Desperate Object Catch, Billions of Buttons.