Speed 2: Cruise Control 1997
"Rush hour hits the water."
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) plunges audiences into a high-stakes thriller directed by the visionary behind The Haunting, Jan de Bont.
Director: Jan de Bont
Cast
Sandra Bullock
Annie
Jason Patric
Alex
Willem Dafoe
Geiger
Temuera Morrison
Juliano
Brian McCardie
Merced
Glenn Plummer
Maurice
Colleen Camp
Debbie
Lois Chiles
Celeste
Mike Hagerty
Harvey
Bo Svenson
Captain Pollard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) about?
The film follows Annie Porter and her police officer fiancé Alex Shaw aboard a hijacked luxury cruise liner. With the ship set on a deadly course and communication cut off, they must navigate a perilous battle against a vengeful hijacker to save hundreds of passengers from disaster.
Who directed Speed 2: Cruise Control?
Speed 2: Cruise Control was directed by Jan de Bont, the filmmaker behind other action-packed thrillers like The Haunting and Twister.
Who stars in Speed 2: Cruise Control?
The film stars Sandra Bullock as Annie Porter, Jason Patric as Alex Shaw, Willem Dafoe as the villainous hijacker, and features Temuera Morrison in a supporting role.
Is Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) worth watching?
While it's not as universally praised as the original Speed, this action-thriller delivers plenty of explosive set pieces and a relentless pace. Fans of high-stakes cinema will appreciate its unique nautical twist, even if the plot takes some creative liberties.
How long is Speed 2: Cruise Control?
The film has a runtime of 125 minutes, offering a solid two hours of non-stop tension on the high seas.
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About Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) — A High-Stakes Thriller Where the Sea Becomes a Weapon
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) plunges audiences into a high-stakes thriller directed by the visionary behind The Haunting, Jan de Bont. Starring Sandra Bullock as Annie Porter and Jason Patric as her cop fiancé, Alex Shaw, the film blends relentless action with nautical suspense as a hijacked luxury cruise liner races toward disaster. With Willem Dafoe playing the deranged antagonist, the story pits love against chaos in a claustrophobic setting where every second counts. Themes of survival, environmental peril, and human resilience unfold against the backdrop of crystal-blue waters and steel corridors, creating a uniquely tense atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.
As the Seabourn Legend barrels toward its doomed course, Annie and Alex must outmaneuver a hijacker who's rigged the ship beyond escape—no communication, no turning back. The film's relentless pacing mirrors the ticking clock of its premise, where adrenaline meets heart-pounding stakes in a race to save hundreds of lives before the ultimate catastrophe unfolds. It's a tale where luxury becomes a gilded cage, and every deck hides a new challenge in this explosive sequel that redefines disaster cinema on the high seas.
