Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser
Joe Dirt returns as a mulleted underdog in another irreverent, broad comedy built around eccentric acquaintances and cult-sequel nostalgia.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- goofy
- vulgar
- lazy sunday
- comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the sequel as a crude, weak continuation of the original, with the aggregate response overwhelmingly negative.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Joe Dirt's mullet persona, white-trash milieu, and broad gag-driven encounters define the film's comic register.
Joe is explicitly framed as a namesake underdog surrounded by more powerful or eccentric acquaintances.
Patrick Warburton plays Foggle/Guardian Angel, indicating an overt supernatural mechanism in Joe's journey.
The returning cast, reprised roles, and direct continuation of the original Joe Dirt persona target fans of the predecessor.
Films like Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser, and why
Joe Dirt
broad gross-out comedy, eccentric underdog protagonist, and deliberately lowbrow humor
The Ridiculous 6
absurd fish-out-of-water comedy centered on an inept but persistent protagonist
Strange Wilderness
irreverent ensemble comedy with exaggerated characters and crude comic set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Fred Wolf
- Release Date
- 2015-07-16
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 4.9 / 10 (182)
Cast
- David Spade
- Brittany Daniel
- Patrick Warburton
- Mark McGrath
- Dennis Miller
- Christopher Walken
- Toby Bronson
- Ron Flagge
- Rhonda Johnson Dents
- Tracy Weisert
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser about?
- Joe Dirt returns as a mulleted underdog in another irreverent, broad comedy built around eccentric acquaintances and cult-sequel nostalgia.
- What is Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser.
- What did critics think of Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser?
- Critics broadly regarded the sequel as a crude, weak continuation of the original, with the aggregate response overwhelmingly negative.
- Which films are like Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser?
- Films with a similar feel include Joe Dirt, The Ridiculous 6, and Strange Wilderness.
- How long is Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser?
- Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser?
- In United States, Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
