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Airplane II: The Sequel

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1982 | 84 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 6 times its budget, but middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Hot Shots!, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the sun, and man-with-a-past Ted Striker must save the day and get the shuttle back on track – again – all the while trying to patch up his relationship with Elaine.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $83 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 97K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ken Finkleman

  • Robert HaysTed Striker
  • Julie HagertyElaine Dickinson
  • Lloyd BridgesSteve McCroskey
  • Chad EverettSimon Kurtz
  • Chuck ConnorsThe Sarge
  • William ShatnerCdr. Buck Murdock
  • Rip TornBud Kruger / President Reagan
  • John DehnerThe Commissioner
  • Raymond BurrJudge D.C. Simonton
  • Peter GravesCapt. Clarence Oveur