Cannonball Run II
Seen it?1984 | 108 min | Action, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
12% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 7 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$56 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 92K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hal Needham
- Burt ReynoldsJ.J. McClure
- Dom DeLuiseVictor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
- Dean MartinJamie Blake
- Sammy Davis Jr.Fenderbaum
- Jamie FarrSheik
- Marilu HennerBetty
- Telly SavalasHymie
- Shirley MacLaineVeronica
- Susan AntonJill
- Catherine BachMarcie