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The action-comedy film Ride Along 2 starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube was released in Australia on January 15, 2016. It is the sequel to the 2014 box office hit Ride Along and follows the story of Ben (Hart) and his soon-to-be brother-in-law James (Cube) as they travel to Miami to take down a drug lord. The film received mixed reviews, with some critics calling it unfunny and exhausted, while others found it enjoyable despite its cliches and weird dialogue.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Release date | 15 January 2016 |
| Genre | Action-comedy |
| Plot | As his wedding day approaches, Ben (Hart) heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James (Cube) to bring down a drug baron supplying the dealers of Atlanta |
| Streaming platforms | YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV Store, and Prime Video Store |
| Box office performance | $140 million in global receipts on a $25 million budget |
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Release date
The release date for Ride Along 2 in Australia was January 15, 2016, almost two years after the first film's release. The film is a sequel to the 2014 box office hit Ride Along, starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube. The film was directed by Tim Story and saw the return of Cube's James Payton and Hart's Ben Barber, who bring along a third recruit on their police escapades.
The film is an action-comedy and follows Ben (Hart) as he heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James (Cube) to take down a drug baron supplying Atlanta's dealers. The original Ride Along was released in January 2014 and was a financial success, making $140 million globally on a $25 million budget.
Reviews for Ride Along 2 were mixed, with some critics calling it "painfully unfunny" and "exhausting". However, the film performed well at the box office, and the Ride Along series has since become a comedy trilogy, with the third instalment released after the second film's success.
While there is no specific information on the Australian release date, it can be assumed that it was released in Australia on or around the same date as in the US, which was January 15, 2016. The film is currently available to stream in Australia on YouTube, Netflix, and the Apple TV and Prime Video stores.
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Plot
The plot of "Ride Along 2" follows the events of the first "Ride Along" film, in which Kevin Hart's character is a wannabe policeman who has to go on a 24-hour patrol with his girlfriend's hard-edged law-enforcement brother, played by Ice Cube, to prove his worthiness.
In "Ride Along 2", the story picks up about a year later, with Hart's character Ben, now a probationary police officer, and Cube's character James, as brothers-in-law-to-be. Ben ends up being responsible for James' partner, Tyrese Gibson, getting shot. The plot then moves to Miami, where the pair head off to find a hacker, Ken Jeong, who trades comedy with Ben, while James focuses on the main plot of taking down a crime lord, Benjamin Bratt.
The opening scene of the film is set in Miami on the boat of crime lord Antonio Pope (played by Bratt). His hacker, A.J. (Ken Jeong), is going through a list on a computer. Pope has a man named Griffin killed in his apartment and then orders his hitmen to find whoever stole his money.
Meanwhile, in Atlanta, James and his partner, Detective Mayfield, are trying to infiltrate a vehicle meet to find a drug dealer named Troy. Ben, fresh out of the academy, is eager to join them but is told to stay on the radio. James gets close to Troy, but Troy pulls a gun on him. Ben sees this and sneaks out to help. He rides into the meet in a flashy car, drawing unwanted attention to himself.
Ben tries to threaten Troy but ends up dropping his badge, allowing Troy to escape. James and Ben go after him, with Ben nearly getting run over. James follows Troy, and they end up in a shootout with Pope and his men. Ben arrives and causes an explosion, allowing James to take down Pope.
The film concludes with Ben and Angela's wedding, with James asking Detective Maya to be his date.
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Cast
The cast of "Ride Along 2" includes:
- Ice Cube, who plays James, the hard-edged law-enforcement brother of Ben's girlfriend.
- Kevin Hart, who plays Ben, a wannabe policeman preparing to propose to his girlfriend.
- Ken Jeong
- Benjamin Bratt
- Olivia Munn
- Bruce McGill
- Tika Sumpter
The film is directed by Tim Story, who also directed the first "Ride Along" film. Story is known for his work on other comedy films such as Think Like a Man and Barbershop.
"Ride Along 2" is a sequel to the 2014 film "Ride Along". It was released in theatres and on streaming platforms in Australia in 2016. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics, who felt that it did not offer anything new compared to the first film. However, despite the criticism, the film was a commercial success, grossing $124.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
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Box office performance
The 2016 action-comedy film Ride Along 2, starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, debuted at number one at the box office. The film earned $1.26 million in Thursday night previews, outperforming the $1.06 million earned by its predecessor, Ride Along. With a production budget of $40 million, the film grossed $35,243,095 during its opening weekend across 3,175 theatres. It went on to make $91,221,830 in North America and $33,383,467 internationally, for a worldwide total of $124,605,297.
The film's box office performance was particularly impressive given the strong competition it faced from other releases, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Revenant, The Hateful Eight, 13 Hours, and Kung Fu Panda 3. Ride Along 2's success ended the month-long reign of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the top spot.
Despite its strong opening, Ride Along 2 received mixed reviews from critics. Some considered the film unfunny and a retread of the first Ride Along, suggesting that a bigger budget does not always translate to better laughs.
In Australia, the film is available for streaming on Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
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Where to watch
Ride Along 2 is currently available to stream in Australia on Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV Store, and Prime Video Store. You can also watch the movie by purchasing or renting it on platforms such as Apple TV, YouTube, and Prime Video.
It is worth noting that there are currently no options to watch Ride Along 2 for free online in Australia. However, you can sign up for notifications to be informed when the movie becomes available for free streaming.
The first movie in the series, Ride Along, is also available for streaming in Australia. Similar to Ride Along 2, you can watch it on YouTube, Apple TV Store, and Prime Video Store by purchasing or renting it.
If you're interested in streaming other free movies and TV shows online, some platforms offer free trials or free content. For example, Prime Video offers a free trial, allowing you to explore their selection without commitment.
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Frequently asked questions
Ride Along 2 was released in Australia on 15 January 2016.
Ride Along 2 is available to stream in Australia on Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV Store, and Prime Video Store.
Ride Along 2 stars Kevin Hart and Ice Cube.
In the film, Ben (Hart) heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James (Cube) to bring down a drug baron supplying dealers in Atlanta.
Reviews for Ride Along 2 are mixed. While some critics found the film unfunny and exhausted, others enjoyed it.
