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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

2022Movie2 h 3 minPG

67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic477.9Rotten Tomatoes69%91%

A heartwarming, uplifting action movie about games and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Story

Welcome to the next level.

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

Feels like

  • High-Energy Family Adventure
  • Video Game Nostalgia
  • Heartwarming Found Family
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Hero's Journey
  • CGI-Human Hybrid
  • Feel-Good Blockbuster
  • Action-Packed Chase Sequences

Cast

24 of 59

Crew

Directed by
Jeff Fowler
Written by
Pat Casey, John Whittington, Josh Miller
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz, Hitoshi Okuno, Toru Nakahara
Music by
Tom Holkenborg

Everyone

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Facts

March 30, 2022 · 2 h 3 min · PG

Released
March 30, 2022
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Action, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States
Budget
$110 million
Box office
$405 million
Available in
91 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Curb-Stomp Battle, Temple of Doom, Strange Minds Think Alike +9

  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Temple of Doom
  • Strange Minds Think Alike
  • Product Placement
  • Embarrassingly Painful Sunburn
  • Commonality Connection
  • Curb-Stomp Cushion
  • Parental Bonus
  • Precision-Guided Boomerang
  • Darkest Hour
  • No-Sell
  • Exact Words

12 of 267 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sonic the Hedgehog 2?"

Questions about Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

NetflixHuluParamount+Philo

In the United States, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 streams on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 64 other countries.

Is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Sonic the Hedgehog 2 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Sonic the Hedgehog 2 a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$405 million

Yes: it cost about $110 million to make and earned $405 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.