Sharknado 2: The Second One
Seen it?2014 | 95 min | Thriller, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a weak 4.5 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Cloverfield or Clayface, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A freak weather system turns its deadly fury on New York City, unleashing a Sharknado on the population and its most cherished, iconic sites - and only Fin and April can save the Big Apple.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
4.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante
- Ian ZieringFin Shepard
- Tara ReidApril Wexler
- Vivica A. FoxSkye
- Mark McGrathMartin Brody
- Kari WührerEllen Brody
- Courtney BaxterMora Brody
- Dante PalminteriVaughn Brody
- Judd HirschBen
- Stephanie AbramsHerself
- Kurt AngleFDNY Fire Chief