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Critters 2 (1988)

โ€œIt's everyone's turn for seconds.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 545 votes 1h 26m pg-13 ComedyHorrorScience-fiction

#54 of 68 films from 1988 #2073 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mick Garris ยท Written by David Twohy, Mick Garris

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Overview

Three bounty hunters from space fly back to the town of Grovers Bend, hoping to save local residents from a new batch of Critter eggs.

Cast

Scott Grimesas Brad Brown
Liane Curtisas Megan
Barry Corbinas Harv
Don Keith Opperas Charlie McFadden
Eddie Deezenas Hungry Heifer Manager
Terrence Mannas Ug
Roxanne Kernohanas Lee
Sam Andersonas Mr. Morgan
Lin Shayeas Sal
Douglas Roweas Quigley
Frank Birneyas Reverend Fisher
Cynthia Garrisas Zanti
Al Stevensonas Bus Driver
Herta Wareas Nana

Facts

Release dateApril 29, 1988
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) โ€” shorter as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$4,500,000
Box office$3,813,293 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0094919

More from Mick Garris

SleepwalkersSleepwalkers1992 ยท โ˜… 6.1 ยท 1h 29m

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Questions

How long is Critters 2?
Critters 2 runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Critters 2 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 545 votes, which places it #54 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 22%) and #2073 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Critters 2?
Critters 2 was directed by Mick Garris. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sleepwalkers (1992).
Who stars in Critters 2?
Scott Grimes as Brad Brown; Liane Curtis as Megan; Barry Corbin as Harv; Don Keith Opper as Charlie McFadden; Eddie Deezen as Hungry Heifer Manager; Terrence Mann as Ug.
What is Critters 2 rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Critters 2?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43093.

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