Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Seen it?1989 | 104 min | Drama, Thriller, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With 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. If you loved Rocketman or Amadeus, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In the sixties, Eddie and the Cruisers were the hottest band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke the band up...only Eddie is not dead. He works as a carpenter in Montreal, but his love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$537K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Claude Lord
- Michael ParéEddie Wilson / Joe West
- Marina OrsiniDiane Armani
- Bernie CoulsonRick Diesel
- Matthew LauranceSal Amato
- Kate LynchLindsay Caputo
- Harvey AtkinLew Eisen
- Michael RhoadesDave Pagent
- Anthony SherwoodHilton Overstreet
- Mark HolmesQuinn Quinley
- David MathesonStewart Fairbanks