Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sentimental
- warm
- nostalgic
- family movie night
- nostalgic weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel pleasant and appealingly sentimental but overly sugary, predictable, and narrowly targeted.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Vada travels to Los Angeles to research the mother she never knew for a school essay.
The requirement to write about someone admired initiates Vada's search and reshapes her understanding of family.
The film's Los Angeles setting is described by critics as a golden, laid-back, post-hippie environment.
Nick initially resents escorting Vada but becomes invested in helping with her search.
Films like My Girl 2, and why
My Girl
coming-of-age sentimentality, young protagonists, and family grief explored through a gentle comedic-drama tone
The Secret Garden
childhood perspective, heartfelt family relationships, and bittersweet emotional discovery
Now and Then
youthful self-discovery, cross-generational relationships, and warm family drama
The Man in the Moon
adolescent romance, holiday adventure, and accessible emotional comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Howard Zieff
- Release Date
- 1994-02-11
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (558)
Cast
- Anna Chlumsky
- Austin O'Brien
- Dan Aykroyd
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Richard Masur
- Christine Ebersole
- JD Souther
- Angeline Ball
- Aubrey Morris
- Gerrit Graham
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sony Pictures Core Amazon 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 My Girl 2 about?
- A determined girl travels to Los Angeles to uncover the mother she never knew, finding unexpected companionship along the way.
- What is My Girl 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Girl 2 as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is My Girl 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Girl 2.
- What did critics think of My Girl 2?
- Critics generally found the sequel pleasant and appealingly sentimental but overly sugary, predictable, and narrowly targeted.
- Which films are like My Girl 2?
- Films with a similar feel include My Girl, The Secret Garden, Now and Then, and The Man in the Moon.
- How long is My Girl 2?
- My Girl 2 runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch My Girl 2?
- In United States, My Girl 2 streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
