Crocodile Dundee II (1988)

12% of critics liked it
(26 reviews)
42% of users liked it
(248,657 ratings)

An evil drug baron rears his ugly head in this sequel to the blockbuster Crocodile Dundee, kidnapping Sue so that Dundee will butt out of the Baron's affairs. Using outback strategy, Dundee attempts to rescue his girlfriend. Reversing the procedure of the first film, the story later takes the hero… More An evil drug baron rears his ugly head in this sequel to the blockbuster Crocodile Dundee, kidnapping Sue so that Dundee will butt out of the Baron's affairs. Using outback strategy, Dundee attempts to rescue his girlfriend. Reversing the procedure of the first film, the story later takes the hero and heroine from America back to Australia, making Sue the fish out of water. In the interim between the two films, stars Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski became husband and wife. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: John Cornell
Written By: Brett Hogan, Paul Hogan
Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy

In Theaters: May 25, 1988 Wide
On DVD: Sep 18, 2001
Studio: Paramount

Critic Reviews

Variety Staff, Variety
Too slow to constitute an adventure and has too few laughs to be a comedy.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
The earlier one had novelty to keep it going, and this time the novelty has begun to wear thin, even if Mr. Hogan remains generally irresistible.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
"'Crocodile' Dundee II" is about as laid-back a movie as you're ever likely to nap through. The actors take forever to recite their lines, and scenes unfold as if the filmmakers had rented the screen by the month.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Doesn't follow so much as drag itself along like an alligator on dry land.
Renee Schonfeld, Common Sense Media
Aussie hero returns in mindless shoot-'em-up.
, Time Out
The violence is still pleasantly paddling-pool stuff, but the disarming G'day factor has been pasteurised away.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
If you're going to make a sequel, make it different.....just as Croc 2 has.
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Weak sequel to a pretty fun movie.
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Stick with the first one.

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Jeff "

Sequel to Crocodile Dundee, this is a decent attempt at a sequel with a good cast and a decent enough story to keep you entertained. The film is not as good as the first, but it's still good entertainment. Paul Hogan returns as Mick "Crocodile Dundee". This sequel is a… More
Sequel to Crocodile Dundee, this is a decent attempt at a sequel with a good cast and a decent enough story to keep you entertained. The film is not as good as the first, but it's still good entertainment. Paul Hogan returns as Mick "Crocodile Dundee". This sequel is a decent follow-up and combines action and comedy well enough to entertain the viewer. Sure, the film isn't as good as the first, but the film is still fun. The cast do a good, and the story is engaging enough for you to be entertained and have a good time. The film is weaker than the first and does kind of drag out, but it manages to be fun nonetheless. This is a decent comedy and the plot should keep you interested. Fans of the first may enjoy this, but of course it's not as good as the first. For what it is, Crocodile Dundee II does entertain and manages to be a fun film but it's clear that the story could have been improved upon. As a sequel is concerned, this film is much better than most. Of course, the film lacks the fire of the original, but for what it is, the film is a decent action comedy with a story that's entertaining enough to please fans of the first. I enjoyed this film, but not like the first. The film, like I said was a tad weak, but despite this fact; it's still amusing. For a sequel, Crocodile Dundee II is better than most that's for sure.
AJ V

I liked this movie, it's not great, but it's just as good as the original. It's funny and I liked it.
KJ P

Crocodile Dundee II is definitely not as good as the first, but it has all of the same heart and soul as the original was portrayed. It is much weaker, but still an okay addition to a brilliant original!
Chris W

The first one was an excellent filsh out of water story, so I wonder how this one got so messed up. The story isn't bad, and the movie isn't boring, but it's just kind of flat and dull, which sucks. This could have been lots of fun.
Anthony L

Not quite so good as the first but still a firm favourite!
Lady D

Equally as great action as the first with an enjoyable new storyline, with a little more added comedy thrown in. A very worthy sequel.
Tim S

Again, nostalgia, part 2.
Curtis L

I don't need a gun. I've got a Donk.
Rachel F

I love all of the Crocodile Dundee films, so I liked this one.
Dean !

Same as the first but starting in the city and then going to the outback.
Khris N

Not as good as the first, as it goes, but still a good night in with me old mate Mick Dundee! Now, having conquered the urban jungle, Mick and partner Sue land in trouble with a vicious drug dealer, and Mick is off to the rescue again! :-) Some good moments, like the suicide… More
Not as good as the first, as it goes, but still a good night in with me old mate Mick Dundee! Now, having conquered the urban jungle, Mick and partner Sue land in trouble with a vicious drug dealer, and Mick is off to the rescue again! :-) Some good moments, like the suicide guy where Mick is taking a stroll around the ledge and asks "Do you mind moving out the way?" which leads to a hilarious conversation between the doomed man and Mick who still doesn't quite understand that not everyone is as cheery and go lucky as us Aussies! And the fight scene in the underground station with a killer, with the aid of two Japanese Tourists, to which one says to the other: "You know who that was?? CLINT EASTWOOD!" :-) Its when the trip back to the Oz bush is when the things start up well, and Mick shows why he's King of the Hill down under. :-)
Tim B

Oy! It stinks!
xGary X

Completely by the numbers sequel that just rehashes the same jokes in a rather more charmless and contrived way.
Dean M

Fine with little laughs and goes for action with Paul Hogan chasing after some drug traffickers who've taken Linda Kozlowski.
danny d

they should have made like 10 of these, this flick is classic
Jason S

Good. It threw in a little action to the mix.
Sarah G

Very funny
Bradley W

Crocodile Dundee 2 is a pathetic sequel that I truly believe was made for nothing more than money. The cast was still good, but the plot loses the touch that made the first film good, and it ends up being just another bad Hollywood sequel.
Deb S

This time Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) rescues Sue (Linda Koslowski) when she's kidnapped by drug dealer, Luis Rico, one of the wealthiest and most powerful dealers. Rico, however, tracks them down, and Mick and Sue disappear into the bush with the drug dealer and his gang in… More
This time Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) rescues Sue (Linda Koslowski) when she's kidnapped by drug dealer, Luis Rico, one of the wealthiest and most powerful dealers. Rico, however, tracks them down, and Mick and Sue disappear into the bush with the drug dealer and his gang in pursuit. Mick must use his skills as a tracker and his knowledge of the outback in order to outwit the villains. A reverse from the original highlighting his adventures in New York City before taking you to the Australian Outback!
Jim W

This sequel has more action and adventure than the first one. The first was strictly just a romantic comedy. This one has more violence with Dundee up against bad guys that have taken his reporter g/f. They also killed her ex. It's not better than the first but is way better… More
This sequel has more action and adventure than the first one. The first was strictly just a romantic comedy. This one has more violence with Dundee up against bad guys that have taken his reporter g/f. They also killed her ex. It's not better than the first but is way better than the 3rd one.