Smokey and the Bandit II (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1980, Smokey and the Bandit II is an action and comedy film directed by Hal Needham, running about 100 minutes. “The Bandit is back and better than ever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.
Who’s in it. Smokey and the Bandit II stars Burt Reynolds as Bandit, Jackie Gleason as Buford T. Justice, Jerry Reed as Cledus Snow and Dom DeLuise as Doc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Smokey and the Bandit II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $66.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smokey and the Bandit II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smokey and the Bandit II tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)?
- In US, Smokey and the Bandit II is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smokey and the Bandit II worth watching?
- Smokey and the Bandit II holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smokey and the Bandit II?
- Smokey and the Bandit II stars Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Dom DeLuise and Paul Williams.
- When was Smokey and the Bandit II released?
- Smokey and the Bandit II was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.