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Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)

“For the ride of your life... All you need for Christmas are your two front seats!”

6.1/10 · 1,317 votes 1h 24m pg Comedy

#35 of 41 films from 1982 #2164 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ken Finkleman · Written by Ken Finkleman, Al Jean, Mike Reiss

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Overview

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.

Cast

Lloyd Bridgesas Steve McCroskey
Raymond Burras Judge D.C. Simonton
Chuck Connorsas The Sarge
Rip Tornas Bud Kruger / President Reagan
John Dehneras The Commissioner
Chad Everettas Simon Kurtz
Peter Gravesas Capt. Clarence Oveur
Julie Hagertyas Elaine Dickinson
Robert Haysas Ted Striker
Kent McCordas Dave Unger
James A. Watson, Jras First Officer Dunn
William Shatneras Cdr. Buck Murdock
Stephen Stuckeras Jacobs / Courtroom Clerk
John Vernonas Dr. Stone

Facts

Release dateDecember 10, 1982
Runtime84 min (1h 24m) — shorter as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$27,150,534 (1.8× budget)
IMDbtt0083530

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Questions

How long is Airplane II: The Sequel?
Airplane II: The Sequel runs 84 minutes (1h 24m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Airplane II: The Sequel worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,317 votes, which places it #35 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 17%) and #2164 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Airplane II: The Sequel?
Airplane II: The Sequel was directed by Ken Finkleman.
Who stars in Airplane II: The Sequel?
Lloyd Bridges as Steve McCroskey; Raymond Burr as Judge D.C. Simonton; Chuck Connors as The Sarge; Rip Torn as Bud Kruger / President Reagan; John Dehner as The Commissioner; Chad Everett as Simon Kurtz.
What is Airplane II: The Sequel rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Airplane II: The Sequel?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14866.

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