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RoboCop 2

1990Movie1 h 57 minR

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic426.5Rotten Tomatoes31%37%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic426.5Rotten Tomatoes31%37%

Summary

After a successful deployment of the RoboCop Law Enforcement unit, OCP sees its goal of urban pacification come closer and closer, but as this develops, a new narcotic known as "Nuke" invades the streets led by God-delirious leader Cane.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Irvin Kershner
Written by
Frank Miller, Walon Green
Produced by
Jon Davison
Music by
Leonard Rosenman

Everyone

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Facts

June 22, 1990 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
June 22, 1990
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$46 million
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Condemned Contestant, Never My Fault, Hostage Situation +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream RoboCop 2?"

Questions about RoboCop 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream RoboCop 2?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, RoboCop 2 streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is RoboCop 2 worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is RoboCop 2 a sequel?

  1. RoboCop (1987)
  2. RoboCop 2 (1990)
  3. RoboCop 3 (1993)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after RoboCop (1987) and before RoboCop 3 (1993).

Can I half-watch RoboCop 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching RoboCop 2?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 2 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does RoboCop 2 use?

Condemned ContestantNever My FaultHostage SituationSuper Window JumpArc WordsGory Discretion ShotKarma HoudiniBig Guy RodeoHigher Understanding Through DrugsPrivately Owned SocietyBarrier-Busting BlowNeck Liftand 185 more

TV Tropes lists 197 tropes for it, including Condemned Contestant, Never My Fault, and Hostage Situation.