Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- sentimental
- lazy weekend
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found Joey King's performance and the polished escapism appealing, but considered the sequel formulaic, slapdash, and weighed down by familiar relationship drama.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Elle and Noah attend different schools, forcing their relationship to endure separation and uncertainty.
Elle balances her commitment to Noah against her growing friendship and attraction toward Marco.
The film uses a slick, idealized presentation of high school romance, parties, friendships, and college aspirations.
Elle pursues her dream college while trying to preserve her bond with Lee and manage competing relationship demands.
Films like The Kissing Booth 2, and why
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
teen romantic comedy centered on friendship, jealousy, and emotionally complicated high school relationships
The Perfect Date
sunny young adult romance with love triangles, school friendships, and accessible coming-of-age drama
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
teen romance blending relationship uncertainty, social pressure, and a polished escapist tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Vince Marcello
- Release Date
- 2020-07-24
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (5177)
Cast
- Joey King
- Jacob Elordi
- Joel Courtney
- Molly Ringwald
- Taylor Zakhar Perez
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers
- Meganne Young
- Stephen Jennings
- Carson White
- Bianca Bosch
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Kissing Booth 2 about?
- A high-school senior navigates long-distance love, college dreams, and an irresistible new connection in a glossy teen romantic comedy.
- What is The Kissing Booth 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Kissing Booth 2 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Kissing Booth 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Kissing Booth 2.
- What did critics think of The Kissing Booth 2?
- Critics broadly found Joey King's performance and the polished escapism appealing, but considered the sequel formulaic, slapdash, and weighed down by familiar relationship drama.
- Which films are like The Kissing Booth 2?
- Films with a similar feel include To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, The Perfect Date, and Sierra Burgess Is a Loser.
- How long is The Kissing Booth 2?
- The Kissing Booth 2 runs 132 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Kissing Booth 2?
- In United States, The Kissing Booth 2 streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
