MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2001, MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate is a comedy and family film directed by Robert Vince, running about 87 minutes. “The Most Valuable Primate Has Just Gone Vertical!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. MVP 2 opens with the lovable Jack being ousted from his hockey team, the Seattle Simians, and having to hit the road after being falsely accused of league misconduct. Jack ends up in the city, where he's befriended by Ben, a homeless skateboarder, and Ollie, a skate shop owner. Jack proves to be as adept at mastering the half-pipe as he does at delivering a slap shot, and before long, he and Ben are crashing amateur skateboarder competitions all over the country.

Who’s in it. MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate stars Scott Goodman as Ben, Richard Karn as Ollie Plant, Jane Sowerby as Julie and David Kaye as Dave Bruce, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate page.

If you liked it. Fans of MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate (2001)?
In US, MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate worth watching?
MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate?
MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate stars Scott Goodman, Richard Karn, Jane Sowerby, David Kaye and Tony Alcantar.
When was MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate released?
MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.