IMDb 5.1 1984 HD

Cannonball Run II

Cannonball Run II

1984
Action Comedy
108 min PG USA
5.403 / 10
5.1 IMDB

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Hal Needham / Jerry Ketcham / Hope Williams / Tom Connors / Peter Kousakis / Jan DeWitt
Starring
Burt Reynolds / Dom DeLuise / Dean Martin / Sammy Davis Jr. / Jamie Farr / Marilu Henner / Telly Savalas / Shirley MacLaine

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

chaotic energetic fun predictable star-studded over-the-top lighthearted silly dated enthusiastic broad comedy

Reviews

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Seraphina Bell
May 21, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The promise of a million-dollar cross-country race is the main draw for Cannonball Run II, a film that leans heavily on its star power and a premise ripe for comedic exploitation. Burt Reynolds heads a cast that includes…

J
Julian Thorne
May 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For fans of pure, unadulterated car-centric mayhem, Cannonball Run II offers a generous serving. The premise of a high-stakes race with a colossal prize money is a perfect catalyst for the film's brand of comedic chaos. Burt Reynolds…

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Penelope Croft
May 21, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Cannonball Run II attempts to recapture the anarchic spirit of its predecessor, but ultimately feels like a less inspired retread. The million-dollar race across America serves as a flimsy excuse for a series of gags and celebrity cameos.…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This sequel to the popular Cannonball Run delivers exactly what its predecessor likely promised: a chaotic, star-studded road trip. The central conceit of a wealthy sheikh’s million-dollar race provides ample opportunity for outlandish scenarios and comedic set pieces.…

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Eleanor Vance
May 21, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Cannonball Run II arrives with a premise as simple as it is bombastic: a million-dollar prize spurs a mad dash across America. Burt Reynolds anchors the proceedings, bringing his characteristic charm, though the film often feels like a…

FAQs

While primarily an action-adventure comedy, the film's theme revolves around the pursuit of a significant prize and the extreme measures taken to achieve it. It explores the idea of pushing boundaries, both in terms of driving skill and personal endurance, within a competitive and often absurd context.