Smokey and the Bandit II

Smokey and the Bandit II

The Bandit is back and better than ever!

Directed by Hal Needham

Produced by Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions

1980101 min5.5 / 10

A high-spirited, absurdist road-movie sequel that prioritizes comedic chaos and kinetic fun over plot coherence, built on the chemistry between a charming outlaw and his relentless pursuer.

The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.

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  • Is Smokey and the Bandit II sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Smokey and the Bandit II easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Smokey and the Bandit II one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 88% of films.

  • Does Smokey and the Bandit II end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Smokey and the Bandit II scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Smokey and the Bandit II violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

12/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity10

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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