GoodWatchSign up

Stepfather 2

1989·Movie
1h 33min·R
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes22%35%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVPhiloAMC+The Roku

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Stepfather 2 fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

Find more like it

Scary moviesPsychological movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Tonight - Daddy's coming home - to slice up more than just the cake!

"Stepfather" Jerry Blake escapes an insane asylum and winds up in another town, this time impersonating a marriage counselor. With a future wife and new stepson who love him, Blake eliminates anyone who stands in his way to building the perfect family.
Psychological HorrorSuburban NightmareStepfamily TensionViolent ActsMysteryIntrigueSinister ImposterEscapist ThrillsContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Burr, Kevin Meyer, Joan Cunningham
Written by:
Donald E. Westlake, Brian Garfield, John Auerbach
Produced by:
Darin Scott, Llewellyn Wells, Rosemary Welden
Composed by:
Bruce Stubblefield, Rob Scott, Jim Manzie

Sequels and Prequels

Media

Loading video…

Questions about Stepfather 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stepfather 2 legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloAMC+The RokuFandango at Home FreeShout! Factory TVShudder

Stepfather 2 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stepfather 2 worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 22%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stepfather 2 rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Stepfather 2?

1 h 33 min

Stepfather 2 runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stepfather 2?

Critics22
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Stepfather 2 higher (46) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Stepfather 2 a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Stepfather 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Stepfather 2?

4AUCAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stepfather 2 in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.