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Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)

โ€œRush hour hits the water.โ€

4.6/10 ยท 1,871 votes 2h 5m pg-13 ActionAdventureThriller

#111 of 113 films from 1997 #2147 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jan de Bont ยท Written by Jan de Bont, Jeff Nathanson, Randall McCormick

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Overview

A disgruntled former employee hijacks the Seabourn Legend cruise liner. Set on a fixed course, without any means of communication and at the mercy of the hijacker, it's up to the one cop on vacation and his soon to be fiancรฉ (hopefully) Annie to regain control of it before it kills the passengers and causes an environmental disaster. Insurmountable and daunting tasks await them on their perilous journey throughout the ship trying to fend off the hijacker and save the passengers.

Cast

Sandra Bullockas Annie
Jason Patricas Alex
Willem Dafoeas Geiger
Temuera Morrisonas Juliano
Brian McCardieas Merced
Glenn Plummeras Maurice
Colleen Campas Debbie
Lois Chilesas Celeste
Mike Hagertyas Harvey
Bo Svensonas Captain Pollard
Francis Guinanas Rupert
Jeremy Hotzas Ashton
Royale Watkinsas Dante
Christine Firkinsas Drew

Facts

Release dateJune 13, 1997
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$160,000,000
Box office$164,508,066 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120179

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Questions

How long is Speed 2: Cruise Control?
Speed 2: Cruise Control runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Speed 2: Cruise Control worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.6/10 across 1,871 votes, which places it #111 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 3%) and #2147 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Speed 2: Cruise Control?
Speed 2: Cruise Control was directed by Jan de Bont. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Speed (1994), Twister (1996), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003).
Who stars in Speed 2: Cruise Control?
Sandra Bullock as Annie; Jason Patric as Alex; Willem Dafoe as Geiger; Temuera Morrison as Juliano; Brian McCardie as Merced; Glenn Plummer as Maurice.
What is Speed 2: Cruise Control rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Speed 2: Cruise Control?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15059.

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