Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Speed 2: Cruise Control
Director: Jan de Bont
Released: 1997
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 4.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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 fiancé (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.

Rated PG-13 • 1997 • 2h 5m

Directed by Jan de Bont

4.6

1K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

12+

A cruise ship is taken over by a disgruntled former employee with a grudge against the company. Sandra Bullock returns; Keanu Reeves did not. The PG-13 rating covers action violence. One of the most notorious sequels ever made — notable for how far it falls from the original.

Cast

Sandra Bullock

Jason Patric

Willem Dafoe

Temuera Morrison

Brian McCardie

Glenn Plummer

Colleen Camp

Lois Chiles

Mike Hagerty

Bo Svenson

Francis Guinan

Jeremy Hotz

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Is Speed 2: Cruise Control appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Speed 2: Cruise Control

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Speed 2: Cruise Control, moment by moment

0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
0:15 💬 Language 3/10
0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Speed 2: Cruise Control

None.

Violence and gore in Speed 2: Cruise Control

Ship collision sequences. Action violence consistent with PG-13. Less intense than the original by design — a cruise ship is slower than a bus.

Language in Speed 2: Cruise Control

Moderate language consistent with PG-13.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Speed 2: Cruise Control

None.

Mature themes in Speed 2: Cruise Control

The film is significant primarily as a cautionary tale about unnecessary sequels. Willem Dafoe's villain is memorably bizarre. Sandra Bullock has spoken about her regret at making it.

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Is Speed 2: Cruise Control appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Speed 2: Cruise Control is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A cruise ship is taken over by a disgruntled former employee with a grudge against the company. Sandra Bullock returns; Keanu Reeves did not. The PG-13 rating covers action violence. One of the most notorious sequels…

What age rating does Speed 2: Cruise Control have?

Speed 2: Cruise Control is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Speed 2: Cruise Control about?

Is there sex or nudity in Speed 2: Cruise Control?

None.

How violent is Speed 2: Cruise Control?

Ship collision sequences. Action violence consistent with PG-13. Less intense than the original by design — a cruise ship is slower than a bus.

Is the language in Speed 2: Cruise Control appropriate for kids?

Moderate language consistent with PG-13.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Speed 2: Cruise Control?

None.

What mature themes appear in Speed 2: Cruise Control?

The film is significant primarily as a cautionary tale about unnecessary sequels. Willem Dafoe's villain is memorably bizarre. Sandra Bullock has spoken about her regret at making it.

How long is Speed 2: Cruise Control?

Speed 2: Cruise Control runs 125 minutes, directed by Jan de Bont, released in 1997.

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