Airplane II: The Sequel

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Airplane II: The Sequel

PG

1982

1h 25m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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Though haunted by combat memories, heroic pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) agrees to return to the cockpit to man the controls of Mayflower One, America's first commercial spacecraft. But, as soon as Mayflower One lifts off, an electrical malfunction sends the ship veering off course. A shaken Striker struggles to guide the shuttle through a treacherous asteroid belt, tame its failing computer systems and stop the disgruntled Joe Seluchi (Sonny Bono) from detonating a deadly bomb on board.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The first five or 10 minutes of Airplane II -- The Sequel are genuinely funny -- so funny I thought maybe this movie was going to work. That turned out to be a premature hope.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Ed Gonzalez

Apollo Guide

The only significant difference between the storyline of this film and the original is that this one takes place upon a spaceship headed toward the moon.

Rated: 50/100

Feb 13, 2001

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Frank J. Avella

The Contending

But when the two funniest bits involve Jack Jones singing The Love Boat theme and the flight crew devastated when they realize there’s no more coffee, perhaps there was a good reason there was no Airplane 3.

Rated: C

Oct 1, 2025

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Expect a decent amount of smiles but not much in the way of belly laughs.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 27, 2025

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Classic comedy with frequent sex and drug references.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2014

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Less hilarious than its predecessor, but still a hundred or so laughs.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 10, 2009

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Oz S

Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) fails to capture the charm of the original, recycling jokes without the same spark. The plot feels silly and the ending flat, though William Shatner is a rare highlight. Overall, it’s disappointing and not worth recommending. Still, the film has a few clever sight gags that land well. Some of the supporting cast deliver fun performances that bring energy to certain scenes. The fast-paced style and non-stop attempts at humor keep it from ever being boring, even if not all the jokes work.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/16/25

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Brent A

10% rating ... Incredibly dumb film with zero humor. Skip this sequel.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Max W

Airplane II: The Sequel plays like a near 1:1 remake of the original, faithfully mirroring its tone and gags. For fans of the franchise’s absurdist humor, it’s more of the same — which may be a blessing. But for those seeking fresh ideas, there’s little to be found.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 25 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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J H

It isn't nearly as good as the original Airplane!, but it's still very funny. William Shatner is the best part of the movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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Audience Member

I love this movie!! So many good jokes. William Shatner is incredible!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Ken Finkleman

Director

Robert Hays

Ted Striker

Julie Hagerty

Elaine Dickinson

Lloyd Bridges

Steven McCroskey

Peter Graves

Capt. Clarence Oveur

William Shatner

Cdr. Buck Murdock

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Synopsis

Though haunted by combat memories, heroic pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) agrees to return to the cockpit to man the controls of Mayflower One, America's first commercial spacecraft. But, as soon as Mayflower One lifts off, an electrical malfunction sends the ship veering off course. A shaken Striker struggles to guide the shuttle through a treacherous asteroid belt, tame its failing computer systems and stop the disgruntled Joe Seluchi (Sonny Bono) from detonating a deadly bomb on board.

Director: Ken Finkleman
Producer: Howard W. Koch
Screenwriter: Ken Finkleman
Production Co: Paramount, Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2010
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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