Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

PG

Released Dec 10, 1993

1 hr. 46 min.

Musical

Comedy

List

18%

38 Reviews

Tomatometer

61%

250,000+ Ratings

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In this sequel, Las Vegas performer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) is surprised by a visit from her nun friends, including Sister Mary Patrick (Kathy Najimy) and Sister Mary Lazarus (Mary Wickes). It appears Deloris is needed in her nun guise as Sister Mary Clarence to help teach music to teens at a troubled school in hopes of keeping the facility from closing at the hands of Mr. Crisp (James Coburn), a callous administrator. Can Deloris shape the rowdy kids into a real choir?

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Critics Consensus

Sister Act is off-key in this reprise, fatally shifting the spotlight from Whoopi Goldberg to a less compelling ensemble of pupils and trading its predecessor's sharp comedy for unconvincing sentiment.

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Rami A

Pretty much underwhelming.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Michael W

This sequel to the classic movie was great. Whoopi Goldberg, Lauryn Hill, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Maggie Smith, James Coburn, Barnard Hughes, and the rest of the cast did a great job in this movie. The story of the movie was dramatic and inspirational. It's about saving a school from shutting down and discovering the talent that you have and showing it to the world. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Tom W

Oh Happy Day (Ryan Toby) made me cry. The movie was a religious parable. And Joyful, Joyful (Lauryn Hill) was a sermon. I enjoyed the movie thoroughly, as I did revisiting those two numbers on YouTube.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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StephenPaul C

The worst 01 hour: and 46 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/08/23

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jonathan q

She touched my heart! Everyday! Oh happy day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

This was one of those films that I relive every so often, I think Whoopi Goldberg does a fantastic job in this film to recapture the magic that she did in the first movie. Do I think it's best no, and I don't think it's whatsoever. But I think it's enjoyable enough to actually watch the film and add it to a biyearly rotation or something

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Bill Duke

Director

Whoopi Goldberg

Deloris Van Cartier

Kathy Najimy

Sister Mary Patrick

Barnard Hughes

Father Maurice

Maggie Smith

Mother Superior

Mary Wickes

Sister Mary Lazarus

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

Even by sequel standards, a minimal amount of creativity has gone into "Sister Act 2," and not even the talents of its cast, including several likable young people, can compensate for this thrown-together feeling.

Jun 3, 2020

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

Considering how terribly resistible (to me, at least) last year's Sister Act was, the sequel seems like a movie miracle.

Jun 3, 2020

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

Why Whoopi took up the habit here is a mystery-unless she's tired of this part and wants to make sure there won't be any more "Sister Acts."

Rated: 0.5/4

Jun 3, 2020

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…music is the one thing this sequel gets right…

Rated: 2/5

Feb 22, 2023

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Andrew Chan

4Columns

A singer's movie for the ages, one with virtually no contemporary rivals. It feels like a film that could have been made only by people who understand on an intuitive level why we sing in the first place.

Feb 5, 2021

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Rachel Wagner

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It gave us a beautiful soundtrack with engaging performances and a story that while admittedly generic is extremely likable and easy cheer for.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 4, 2020

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Synopsis

In this sequel, Las Vegas performer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) is surprised by a visit from her nun friends, including Sister Mary Patrick (Kathy Najimy) and Sister Mary Lazarus (Mary Wickes). It appears Deloris is needed in her nun guise as Sister Mary Clarence to help teach music to teens at a troubled school in hopes of keeping the facility from closing at the hands of Mr. Crisp (James Coburn), a callous administrator. Can Deloris shape the rowdy kids into a real choir?

Director: Bill Duke
Executive Producer: Mario Iscovich, Laurence Mark, Christopher Meledandri
Screenwriter: James Orr, Jim Cruickshank, Judi Ann Mason
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 10, 1993, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $57.0M
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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