Ride Along 2
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Overview
The RIDE ALONG 2 sequel picks up about a year after our heroes' last adventure. Plans for a quick trip to Miami go bad. With the wedding upcoming, James reluctantly takes Ben with him to Miami to follow up on a lead connected to a drug ring case he's been trying to crack. In Miami, they meet Maya, a no-BS homicide detective who lets them know Miami...
Director / Creator
Tim Story
Writers
Greg Coolidge, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
Top Cast
About Ride Along 2 (2016)
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Overview
Ride Along 2 (2016) is a Action, Comedy, and Crime film from United States. the film was directed by Tim Story from a screenplay by Greg Coolidge and Phil Hay. It runs 1 hour and 42 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
The RIDE ALONG 2 sequel picks up about a year after our heroes' last adventure. Plans for a quick trip to Miami go bad. With the wedding upcoming, James reluctantly takes Ben with him to Miami to follow up on a lead connected to a drug ring case he's been trying to crack. In Miami, they meet Maya, a no-BS homicide detective who lets them know Miami is her turf. They also encounter AJ, a shady cocky computer hacker who reveals evidence that implicates a well-respected local businessman, the wealthy Antonio Pope. Pope harbors a vicious streak and rules South Florida's drug trade. If Ben and James can convince the authorities that Pope is a brutal crime boss they'll stop his spree. If they fail, well there may not be a wedding after all.
Cast and crew
The film stars Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and Tika Sumpter in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Greg Coolidge, Phil Hay, and Matt Manfredi, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Ride Along 2 holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 65,812 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 15%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 32/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 1 win & 7 nominations total. These numbers place Ride Along 2 within the broader landscape of Action and Comedy cinema from 2016, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Ride Along 2 is currently available to stream with a subscription on Hulu or Peacock Premium. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Fandango at Home, AppleTV, and Amazon. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Peacock. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Ride Along 2 is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Comedy films, Ride Along 2 offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2016 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Ride Along 2 on your watchlist for later.
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