Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- breezy
- playful
- family movie night
- children's party
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel an unambitious, charm-light collection of slapstick and one-liners that may amuse small children but offers little for adults.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Smurfs and Naughties are computer-animated characters who share scenes with the human Winslow family and live-action performers.
Smurfette questions where she belongs while confronting her origin as Gargamel’s creation and her connection with Vexy and Hackus.
Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity seek to rescue Smurfette while the story emphasizes the Smurfs’ love and loyalty toward her.
Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette to obtain the all-powerful Smurf-essence through her secret spell.
Films like The Smurfs 2, and why
The Smurfs
Shares live-action and animation blending, family-friendly fantasy comedy, magical villains, and child-oriented slapstick.
Paddington
Shares a family adventure structure, computer animation mixed with live action, magical creatures, and broad comedy.
Hop
Shares animated fantasy characters entering the human world, an eccentric antagonist, and colorful family entertainment.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Shares a rescue quest, animated fantasy characters, and a child-focused blend of whimsy and slapstick comedy.
Movie Details
- Director
- Raja Gosnell
- Release Date
- 2013-07-30
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (2416)
Cast
- Katy Perry
- Hank Azaria
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Jayma Mays
- Brendan Gleeson
- Jacob Tremblay
- Nancy O'Dell
- Karim Babin
- Gaston Morrison
- Jocelyn Blanchard
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, 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 The Smurfs 2 about?
- Smurfette confronts questions of belonging when the sorcerer who created her kidnaps her for a magical transformation spell.
- What is The Smurfs 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Smurfs 2 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Smurfs 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Smurfs 2.
- What did critics think of The Smurfs 2?
- Critics broadly found the sequel an unambitious, charm-light collection of slapstick and one-liners that may amuse small children but offers little for adults.
- Which films are like The Smurfs 2?
- Films with a similar feel include The Smurfs, Paddington, Hop, and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
- How long is The Smurfs 2?
- The Smurfs 2 runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Smurfs 2?
- In United States, The Smurfs 2 streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
