Scream 2 (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Scream 2 is a horror and mystery film directed by Wes Craven, running about 120 minutes. “Someone has taken their love of sequels one step too far.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Away at college, Sidney thought she'd finally put the shocking murders that shattered her life behind her... until a copycat killer begins acting out a real-life sequel.
Who’s in it. Scream 2 stars Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, David Arquette as Dewey Riley and Jerry O'Connell as Derek Feldman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Scream 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $172.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scream 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scream 2 tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scream 2 (1997)?
- In US, Scream 2 is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scream 2 worth watching?
- Scream 2 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scream 2?
- Scream 2 stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jerry O'Connell and Timothy Olyphant.
- When was Scream 2 released?
- Scream 2 was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.