Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- cheerful
- irreverent
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics found the sequel brisk, playful, and buoyed by its voice cast and self-aware humor, while considering it generic and scattershot compared with stronger family films.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story treats Peter's published adventures and the prospect of further adventures with mocking awareness of sequel conventions.
Peter runs away because he believes others see him only as rebellious, making self-image central to his adventure.
Peter and his rabbit friends are 3d animated characters interacting with Bea, Thomas, and other human performers.
Bea's acclaimed book based on Peter's adventures intensifies Peter's frustration with being defined by a published version of himself.
Films like Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, and why
Paddington 2
shares animated animal characters, irreverent family comedy, brisk slapstick, and a warm redemption arc
The Secret Life of Pets
shares a mischievous animal protagonist, family-friendly adventure, colorful animation, and playful humor
The Angry Birds Movie 2
shares a rebellious young animal, comedic adventure, ensemble voice performances, and upbeat family entertainment
Movie Details
- Director
- Will Gluck
- Release Date
- 2021-03-25
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (921)
Cast
- James Corden
- Rose Byrne
- Domhnall Gleeson
- David Oyelowo
- Margot Robbie
- Elizabeth Debicki
- Aimee Horne
- Colin Moody
- Lennie James
- Damon Herriman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, FXNow
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- 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 Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway about?
- A rebellious rabbit leaves his garden behind and discovers that being seen as a troublemaker is more complicated than it looks.
- What is Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway as mild.
- What did critics think of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway?
- Critics found the sequel brisk, playful, and buoyed by its voice cast and self-aware humor, while considering it generic and scattershot compared with stronger family films.
- Which films are like Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway?
- Films with a similar feel include Paddington 2, The Secret Life of Pets, and The Angry Birds Movie 2.
- How long is Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway?
- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway?
- In United States, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway streams on fuboTV, FXNow.
