Cannonball Run II (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1984, Cannonball Run II is an action and comedy film directed by Hal Needham, running about 108 minutes. “The popcorn's in the lobby. The nuts are on the screen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.
Who’s in it. Cannonball Run II stars Burt Reynolds as J.J. McClure, Dom DeLuise as Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni, Frank Sinatra as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin as Jamie Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Cannonball Run II has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $56.3M 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 Cannonball Run II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cannonball Run 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 Cannonball Run II (1984)?
- In US, Cannonball Run 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 Cannonball Run II worth watching?
- Cannonball Run II holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Cannonball Run II?
- Cannonball Run II stars Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Jamie Farr.
- When was Cannonball Run II released?
- Cannonball Run II was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.