Wayne's World 2 (1993)

60% of critics liked it
(42 reviews)
64% of users liked it
(274,575 ratings)

Everyone's favorite headbangers from Aurora, Illinois, are back in this sequel to the 1992 hit comedy Wayne's World. The success of their TV show allows Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey) to finally move out of their parents' homes, but now they have to figure out what to do… More Everyone's favorite headbangers from Aurora, Illinois, are back in this sequel to the 1992 hit comedy Wayne's World. The success of their TV show allows Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey) to finally move out of their parents' homes, but now they have to figure out what to do with their lives. Wayne's girlfriend, up-and-coming rock star Cassandra (Tia Carrere), is enjoying a career boost thanks to her new manager Bobby Cohn (Christopher Walker), but Garth thinks that Bobby is more interested in her body than her place on the charts. Meanwhile, Wayne is visited in a dream by the late Jim Morrison (Michael A. Nickles), who convinces him to promote a massive rock festival, "Waynestock," featuring Aerosmith as headliners. Garth, on the other hand, is finally relieved of his pesky virginity by femme fatale Honey Hornee (Kim Basinger), though it turns out that Honey has a hidden agenda. Drew Barrymore, Harry Shearer, and Charlton Heston play cameo roles in Wayne's World 2, and Jay Leno, Rip Taylor, and Todd Rundgren appear as themselves. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Stephen Surjik
Written By: Mike Myers
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Dec 10, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Jul 10, 2001
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Critic Reviews

Leonard Klady, Variety
Hilarious.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
This film is sometimes too familiar, especially in early scenes that deliberately repeat the first film's gags. But the formula isn't tired yet.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The secret to the comedy of the Wayne's World movies is their goodwill... and in Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar the series has created two characters it is impossible to dislike.
Joe Brown, Washington Post
The sequel to last year's breakaway hit offers more of the same, but it's somehow fresher, funnier and more endearing than the airheaded original.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Carvey is such a lovable doofus and Myers such a well-intentioned naif that it's hard to get down on them, especially considering that the heirs to their niche in pop iconography are Beavis and Butt-head.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
There are some worthwhile moments in Wayne's World 2, but not enough to justify a feature-length movie.
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
became more about an excuse to party. Sure, that fits Wayne Campbell's style, but I was hoping for some more story, even if it was a bit silly
Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
Wayne's World 2 revels in silliness even more than the first movie, but it turns out that's a good thing as compensation for the otherwise repetitive feel. [Blu-ray]
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
No one was more surprised than I was that not only did this "Saturday Night Live" sketch work as a film, it worked twice, and uproariously both times.
, Film4
This isn't nearly as funny as its predecessor, but still boasts more decent gags per reel than your average comedy follow-up.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Little more than a string of comic bits.
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Not the sensation WWI was, but still fun for Carvey, Myers fans.
, Time Out
Much funnier than the first film.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Dismal sequel to a thoroughly inessential movie.
Fred Topel, About.com
Nothing wrong with this sequel. Great jokes (YMCA sequence!) and tons of fun.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Brad W

It didn't live up to the first, this was just stupid and not funny, and it wasn't the cool stupid like the first.
AJ V

One of the best comedy sequels ever made, it follows the first movie exactly, doesn't change any actors, and it is just as funny without reusing all the same jokes. And it's based on the popular SNL sketch. I highly recommend this movie, it's the funniest sequel of… More
One of the best comedy sequels ever made, it follows the first movie exactly, doesn't change any actors, and it is just as funny without reusing all the same jokes. And it's based on the popular SNL sketch. I highly recommend this movie, it's the funniest sequel of the 90s.
Chris W

It doesn't equal or surpass the first, but this is still a good sequel, and a decent film in general. Surjik isn't quite as good a director as Spheeris, and some scenes go on a bit too long, but overall, this is an okay movie.
Jeff "

Wayne's World 2 is the perfect example of a better sequel. The film is even more enjoyable, and features some awesome cameos. In this one, Wayne decides to put on a concert after he has a dream about Jim Morrison. Funny, comical, and silly, Wayne's World 2 is a terrific… More
Wayne's World 2 is the perfect example of a better sequel. The film is even more enjoyable, and features some awesome cameos. In this one, Wayne decides to put on a concert after he has a dream about Jim Morrison. Funny, comical, and silly, Wayne's World 2 is a terrific sequel. Mike Myers displays a great prose for comedy, and he delivers something great on screen, same goes to Dana Carvey. Both actors delivers laugh out loud performances, and Wayne's World is actually, for a comedy sequel; even better than the first. Well, I've watched this film over 20 times, more times than the first, and I always come back to this sequel because I find that all involved had more confidence and were able to pull something even better the second time around.
Conner R

Possibly worse than the original. Mike Myers acting and comedic timing is just nowhere near my taste. I feel he uses cheap laughs and holds zero originality. Everything he does seems to parody something from pop culture. This is a prime example of that.
Anthony L

A fun but inferior sequel that descended into a spoof movie.
Tim S

I actually liked this one better than the first one.
Tim S

Kim Basinger.
Curtis L

Because of Christopher Walken I like it.
Keysha H

Really funny film, look for a cute cameo from Drew Barrymore. I still think the first one was better.
Rachel F

Hilarious
Daniel P

About 45 minutes in, I said "and THAT is exactly how long it takes for these characters to wear thin." Glad they made the second one, because there was more to do, but it just isn't as good as the original.
moon r

silly british humor stuff, american/canadien style
Lafe F

Wayne's World 2 is a logical extension from the first movie, but no more basement cable TV show. The craziness continues as the boys hasten to organize a huge Waynestock concert to make their dreams come true. Garth seemingly gets more than he deserves when a hot babe wants him.… More
Wayne's World 2 is a logical extension from the first movie, but no more basement cable TV show. The craziness continues as the boys hasten to organize a huge Waynestock concert to make their dreams come true. Garth seemingly gets more than he deserves when a hot babe wants him. It had the same fun-ness of the first movie, but the originality had faded.
xGary X

Superior sequel full of dumb belly laughs and knowing wit alike. I still prefer Bill And Ted though.
danny d

excellent, i love these guys. why isnt dana carvey funny anymore?
Steve B

Made only a year after the original, the joke had already gotten stale.
Jason S

Stop now. Thank you.
Leigh R

Not too bad for being a sequel.
Stuart B

Excellent.... NOT!

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Cast

            Mike Myers as Wayne Campbell

            Dana Carvey as Garth Algar

            Christopher Walken as Bobby Cahn

            Tia Carrere as Cassandra

            Ralph Brown as Del Preston

            Kim Basinger as Honey Hornee

            Chris Farley as Milton

            James Hong as Mr. Wong

            Larry Sellers as Naked Indian

            Ed O'Neill as Glen-Mikita's Manager

            Olivia d'Abo as Betty Jo

            Kevin Pollak as Jerry Segel

            Drew Barrymore as Bjergen Kjergen

            Aerosmith as Aerosmith

            Dan Bell as Neil

            Scott Coffey as Heavy Metaller

            Frank Di Leo as Mr. Big

            Lance Edwards as Heavy Metaller

            Richard Epper as Guy at Concert

            George Foster as Lead Guitarist

            Googy Gress as Gate Security Guy

            Jay Leno as Himself

            Joe Liss as Chicken Guy

            Ron Litman as Tool Box DJ

            Heather Locklear as Herself

            Rob Lowe as Benjamin Kane

            Ted McGinley as Mr. Scream

            Michael A. Nickles as Jim Morrison

            Joseph V. Perry as Aerosmith

            Paul Raczkowski as Recording Engineer

            Rip Taylor as Himself

            Lee Tergesen as Terry

            Steven Tyler as Aerosmith

            Duke Valenti as Security Guy

            Charlton Heston as Good Actor

            Harry Shearer as Handsome Dan

            Al Hansen as Bad Actor

            Bob Larkin as Wedding Minister

            Tim Meadows as Sammy Davis Jr.
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