Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- witty
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- nostalgia night
What critics said
Critics broadly found Wayne and Garth endearing and difficult to dislike, while viewing the sequel's jokes as more uneven and hit-or-miss than those of the original.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Wayne organizes a rock festival featuring Aerosmith, making concert spectacle and rock fandom central to the film.
Wayne and Garth remain the core pair, with Garth helping Wayne pursue the festival and navigate romantic trouble.
Cassandra's manager Bobby Cahn tries to lure her away to Los Angeles while Wayne struggles to preserve their relationship.
The returning Wayne and Garth move from their familiar comic world into the larger challenge of organizing a major rock festival.
Films like Wayne's World 2, and why
Wayne's World
shared irreverent buddy comedy, rock music culture, and eccentric comic performances
This Is Spinal Tap
shared music-centered comedy, ensemble humor, and affectionate pop-culture satire
Tommy Boy
shared broad buddy comedy, romantic complications, and energetic 1990s comic tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Stephen Surjik
- Release Date
- 1993-12-10
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (1210)
Cast
- Mike Myers
- Dana Carvey
- Christopher Walken
- Tia Carrere
- Chris Farley
- James Hong
- Rip Taylor
- Steven Tyler
- Joe Perry
- Brad Whitford
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Wayne's World 2 about?
- Wayne and Garth turn a dream rock festival into a frantic test of friendship, romance, and irreverent show-business ambition.
- What is Wayne's World 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wayne's World 2 as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Wayne's World 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Wayne's World 2.
- What did critics think of Wayne's World 2?
- Critics broadly found Wayne and Garth endearing and difficult to dislike, while viewing the sequel's jokes as more uneven and hit-or-miss than those of the original.
- Which films are like Wayne's World 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Wayne's World, This Is Spinal Tap, and Tommy Boy.
- How long is Wayne's World 2?
- Wayne's World 2 runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Wayne's World 2?
- In United States, Wayne's World 2 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
