Crocodile Dundee II (1988), PG, 1 hr 38 min


Crocodile Dundee II
Runtime: 98 minutes
Rating/Parental Guidance: PG
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Franchise: Crocodile Dundee
Franchise Position: 2 (sequel)

Runtime in minutes: 98

Tagline
From the wilds of Australia to the streets of New York, the adventure continues.



Ratings
My rating: 4.7 out of 10
The Dove Foundation rating: N/A
IMDb rating: 6.0/10 
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 37% 
Metacritics rating: 44/100 

Plot Summary
In this sequel, Michael Dundee and Sue Charlton’s peaceful life in New York is disrupted when Sue becomes the target of a drug cartel seeking revenge. Dundee must use his Outback survival skills to protect her and survive the urban jungle once again. The film combines action, comedy, and romance as Dundee faces new threats, blending Australian wilderness grit with city sophistication.

Critics Review
Unlike the original’s charm and novelty, Crocodile Dundee II received mixed reviews, with many critics finding the plot predictable and less fresh. Some praised Paul Hogan’s enduring appeal, but overall it was seen as a typical mid-80s action-comedy sequel that failed to recapture the original’s magic.

Christian Perspective
The sequel continues to portray positive themes such as courage, loyalty, and protecting loved ones. The characters demonstrate integrity and resourcefulness, values consistent with Christian principles. The film remains appropriate for family viewing, with limited violence and no overtly objectionable content.

Family Friendliness
Rated PG, the film is suitable for teens and families, though parents should be aware of some mild action violence and tense moments involving the drug cartel storyline.

Notable Scenes
Dundee rescuing Sue from kidnappers in an intense action sequence

Scenes showing Dundee’s ingenuity in urban settings using Outback skills

Romantic moments reaffirming the couple’s bond amid danger

Humorous cultural misunderstandings between Dundee and city characters

Notable Quotes
“You don’t have to be crazy to live here, but it helps.” – Michael “Crocodile” Dundee

“I grew up in the bush, mate, where the law is what you make it.” – Michael “Crocodile” Dundee

“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em.” – Michael “Crocodile” Dundee

Trivia
Paul Hogan returned to co-write and star in the sequel

The film was shot mostly in New York City and Australia

The sequel performed well at the box office but did not match the original’s success

The drug cartel storyline was inspired by popular action films of the 1980s

Goofs / Continuity Errors
Some weapons and vehicles used in the film were anachronistic for the late 1980s

A few dialogue lines are repeated unnecessarily in different scenes

Minor inconsistencies in character costume changes during chase sequences

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