Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- sensual
- date night
- girls night
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel charming and entertaining because of its cast and spectacle, while considering its story less pleasurable and less substantial than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mike joins the Kings of Tampa on a trip from Tampa toward a final stripping convention in Myrtle Beach, with personal conflicts unfolding at each stop.
Mike and his former troupe question whether they still belong in stripping while imagining different futures beyond the stage.
Mike's relationships with Ken, Big Dick Richie, Tarzan, and Tito drive his decision to return and help the troupe regain direction.
Strip performances and dance sequences are central set pieces, especially during encounters with groups of women and the climactic convention.
Films like Magic Mike XXL, and why
The Full Monty
Shared male friendship, road movie structure, comic ensemble energy, and themes of reinvention and emotional reconciliation.
The Full Monty
Shared performance-centered comedy-drama, male camaraderie, workplace insecurity, and feel-good underdog momentum.
A Mighty Wind
Shared road-trip comedy, aging performers, friendship, and a final-show atmosphere built around spectacle.
Friends with Benefits
Shared male bonding, romantic self-discovery, playful sexuality, and breezy contemporary comedy-drama.
Movie Details
- Director
- Gregory Jacobs
- Release Date
- 2015-07-01
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (1886)
Cast
- Channing Tatum
- Matt Bomer
- Joe Manganiello
- Kevin Nash
- Adam Rodriguez
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Gabriel Iglesias
- Amber Heard
- Donald Glover
- Stephen 'tWitch' Boss
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Magic Mike XXL about?
- A former male stripper rejoins his aging troupe for one last road trip, rediscovering purpose, friendship, and the thrill of performing.
- What is Magic Mike XXL like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Magic Mike XXL as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Magic Mike XXL violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Magic Mike XXL.
- What did critics think of Magic Mike XXL?
- Critics generally found the sequel charming and entertaining because of its cast and spectacle, while considering its story less pleasurable and less substantial than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Magic Mike XXL?
- Films with a similar feel include The Full Monty, The Full Monty, A Mighty Wind, and Friends with Benefits.
- How long is Magic Mike XXL?
- Magic Mike XXL runs 115 minutes.
- Where can I watch Magic Mike XXL?
- In United States, Magic Mike XXL streams on Starz Apple TV channel.
