Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- uplifting
- energetic
- earnest
- dance movie night
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the sequel as a formulaic and weakly written dance drama that relies on familiar choreography and genre conventions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Maria Ramirez is recently released from juvenile detention and finds purpose through a new dance crew.
Maria joins a dance crew whose collective identity and support give structure to her future.
The plot centers on dance rehearsals, crew performance, and competition-oriented choreography.
Maria’s release from juvenile detention directly shapes her struggle to redirect her talents and establish herself.
Films like Honey 2, and why
Step Up
dance-centered drama with competition, personal ambition, and an earnest underdog tone
Step Up 2 the Streets
ensemble dance competition, street-dance choreography, and youthful romantic drama
Save the Last Dance
music-driven coming-of-age drama focused on dance performance and finding community
Movie Details
- Director
- Bille Woodruff
- Release Date
- 2011-06-23
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (419)
Cast
- Kat Graham
- Randy Wayne
- Seychelle Gabriel
- Audrina Patridge
- Brittany Perry-Russell
- Melissa Molinaro
- Christopher Martinez
- Casper Smart
- Lonette McKee
- Mario López
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Starz Apple TV channel
- 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 Honey 2 about?
- A recently detained Bronx dancer finds purpose, friendship, and a second chance by joining a competitive street-dance crew.
- What is Honey 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Honey 2 as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Honey 2 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Honey 2 as mild.
- What did critics think of Honey 2?
- Critics broadly regarded the sequel as a formulaic and weakly written dance drama that relies on familiar choreography and genre conventions.
- Which films are like Honey 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Step Up, Step Up 2 the Streets, and Save the Last Dance.
- How long is Honey 2?
- Honey 2 runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Honey 2?
- In United States, Honey 2 streams on Starz Apple TV channel.
