Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

2013, Animation/Comedy, 1h 35m

124 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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While not as clever or inventive as its predecessor, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 compensates with enough dazzling visuals to keep younger viewers entertained. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

His genius finally recognized by his idol Chester V, inventor Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader) gets to join Chester's company, where he can work full-time on technologies to help mankind. However, Flint soon discovers that his most-famous machine, which turns water into food, is still operating but now creates animal/vegetable hybrids. With the fate of humanity in Flint's hands, he and his friends set out to save the world from tacodiles, shrimpanzees and other deliciously dangerous creatures.

Cast & Crew

Bill Hader
Flint Lockwood
Voice
Anna Faris
Sam Sparks
Voice
James Caan
Tim Lockwood
Voice
Will Forte
Chester V
Voice
Andy Samberg
Brent
Voice
Benjamin Bratt
Manny
Voice
Neil Patrick Harris
Steve
Voice
Terry Crews
Earl
Voice
Kristen Schaal
Barb
Voice
Cody Cameron
Barry, Dill Pickle
Voice
Melissa Sturm
Sentinel Louise, Live Corp Scientist
Voice
Kris Pearn
Sentinel Peter, Labcoat Jenny
Voice
Craig Kellman
Flintly McCallahan, Idea Pants Guy
Voice
Bridget Hoffman
Young Flint
Voice
Al Roker
Patrick Patrickson
Voice
Cody Cameron
Director
Kris Pearn
Director
Erica Rivinoja
Screenwriter
John Francis Daley
Screenwriter
Jonathan M. Goldstein
Screenwriter
Kirk Bodyfelt
Producer
Pam Marsden
Producer
Phil Lord
Executive Producer
Chris Miller
Executive Producer
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music
Robert Fisher Jr.
Film Editing
Justin K. Thompson
Production Design
Dave Bleich
Art Director
Mary Hidalgo
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Audience Reviews for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

  • Oct 30, 2014
    It's a loosely-written story that only the duo of Phil Lord and Chris Miller could sketch out. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 dives in deeper in its appetizing-utopian realm, and it's a bit unnecessary at times, but it's still able to provide hilarity, colorful personalities and heartfelt vibes, that though it isn't as striking as its predecessor, it's still solid. 3.5/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Mar 24, 2014
    Admittedly I didn't finish "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2." Couldn't, in fact. I found the animation a bit annoying, and I was not terribly interested in the inventor Flint Lockwood's story. Perhaps I've been spoiled by the amazing Pixar fare, like the "Toy Story" or "Shrek" films, which are more fun to watch.
    Billie P Super Reviewer
  • Mar 19, 2014
    Much more effort involved than your typical "animated kid's movie sequel made in the 21st century". The story might not be quite as straightforward as the first Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, but it ups the fantastical quality, making me appreciate it even more. Such a great hangover film.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 17, 2014
    A definite step down from the original but still fun inventive and beautifully drawn. Hader's voice brings much depth to his character and also good are Forte, Caan and Faris. I think it has a good moral for kids and wry enough humor for adults. 02-16-2014
    Christopher O Super Reviewer
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