Overview
A comedic return to the familiar streets of Santa Barbara brings unexpected supernatural twists and nostalgic hijinks.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- warm
- lazy sunday
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a satisfying, self-contained continuation that preserves Psych's crowd-pleasing comic chemistry while creating room for future stories.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Shawn Spencer and Burton Guster secretly investigate the case together, with Shawn's psychic persona and Gus's skepticism driving the proceedings.
The case involves supernatural elements, but the film remains a light, crowd-pleasing comedy centered on banter and deduction.
Shawn and Gus return to Santa Barbara to help their old police chief while finding themselves unwelcome in their former stomping ground.
The critical consensus specifically emphasizes the film's satisfying self-contained construction and its opening of new directions for the Psych team.
Films like Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, and why
Psych: The Movie
Shared comic detective partnership, playful sleuthing, eccentric supporting characters, and mystery-driven episodic energy.
The Nice Guys
Shared irreverent crime-solving humor, charismatic amateur investigators, and a warm ensemble dynamic.
Clue
Shared cozy mystery structure, comic amateur detection, and affectionate character banter.
The Frighteners
Shared supernatural mystery premise treated with wit, friendship, and light adventure rather than horror intensity.
Movie Details
- Director
- Steve Franks
- Release Date
- 2020-07-15
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (156)
Cast
- James Roday Rodriguez
- Dulé Hill
- Timothy Omundson
- Maggie Lawson
- Corbin Bernsen
- Kurt Fuller
- Kirsten Nelson
- Jazmyn Simon
- Sarah Chalke
- Richard Schiff
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
- 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 Psych 2: Lassie Come Home about?
- Shawn and Gus revisit Santa Barbara to covertly clear their old chief’s name through a goofy supernatural investigation that tests their legendary partnership.
- What is Psych 2: Lassie Come Home like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Psych 2: Lassie Come Home as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Psych 2: Lassie Come Home violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home as mild.
- What did critics think of Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?
- Critics broadly found the film a satisfying, self-contained continuation that preserves Psych's crowd-pleasing comic chemistry while creating room for future stories.
- Which films are like Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?
- Films with a similar feel include Psych: The Movie, The Nice Guys, Clue, and The Frighteners.
- How long is Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?
- Psych 2: Lassie Come Home runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?
- In United States, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home streams on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
