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Now You See Me 2

2016·Movie
2h 9min·PG-13
IMDb6.4Metacritic466.2Rotten Tomatoes33%53%

Where to watch

PrimeStarz

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder5
  • Romance3

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

You haven't seen anything yet.

One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.
Heist ThrillerMagical RealismBlockbuster SpectacleCharismatic EnsembleTech-Noir ElementsFast-Paced ActionStylized Crime DramaCrowd-PleaserVisual Effects Heavy

Crew

Directed by:
Jon M. Chu, Anna Worley, Tom Rye
Written by:
Boaz Yakin, Ed Solomon, Ed Solomon
Produced by:
Louis Leterrier, Ed Solomon, Alex Kurtzman
Composed by:
Jay Chou, Brian Tyler, Dan O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Now You See Me 2

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Where can I stream Now You See Me 2 legally?

PrimeStarz

Now You See Me 2 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Now You See Me 2 worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Now You See Me 2 rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Now You See Me 2?

2 h 9 min

Now You See Me 2 runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Now You See Me 2?

Critics40
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Now You See Me 2 higher (60) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Now You See Me 2 a box office hit?

Budget$120 million
Box office$335 million

Yes. It cost about $120 million to make and earned $335 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Now You See Me 2 in?

EnglishcnChinese

It was made in English, with some cn, Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Now You See Me 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Now You See Me 2 in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Now You See Me 2 use?

Shell GameBlinded by the LightClarke's Third LawJust Like Robin HoodThe ChessmasterShout-OutImprobable Aiming SkillsBuried AliveBlasphemous BoastTrash LandingAll Women Are LustfulBig Damn Heroesand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 storytelling tropes for Now You See Me 2, including Shell Game, Blinded by the Light, Clarke's Third Law.