Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) movie poster

Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)

"Rush hour hits the water."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 61%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 14% (RT: 4%, MC: 24) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h 5m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
4.6/10 (1,771 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
4%
Metacritic
24
Cast
Jason Patric as Alex
Willem Dafoe as Geiger
Temuera Morrison as Juliano
Brian McCardie as Merced
Glenn Plummer as Maurice
Colleen Camp as Debbie
Lois Chiles as Celeste
It's divisive. Only 61% of audiences liked it based on 1,771 votes. Critics scored it lower at 14%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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 fiancΓ© (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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 1997 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Speed 2: Cruise Control, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Speed 2: Cruise Control is a 1997 action, thriller film directed by Jan de Bont. 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 fiancΓ© (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. The film has been rated by 1,771 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Speed 2: Cruise Control delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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