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Airplane II: The Sequel

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*Airplane II: The Sequel* is a 1982 science fiction comedy film that serves as a direct sequel to *Airplane!*. It continues the tradition of absurdist humor and parody established by the original. The movie features Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty in a story about a pilot battling increasingly bizarre situations aboard an aircraft. This film appeals to fans of classic comedic action-adventure and those who appreciate satirical takes on disaster movies.

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info Airplane II: The Sequel Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1982

help Airplane II: The Sequel FAQ

Is Airplane II: The Sequel a direct sequel to Airplane!?

Yes. The 1982 film brings back Robert Hays as Ted Striker and Julie Hagerty as Elaine Dickinson, while moving the parody from commercial aviation toward science-fiction adventures.

What science-fiction movie does Airplane II: The Sequel parody?

The story mainly spoofs the space-disaster and futuristic travel films popular around the early 1980s. Its lunar shuttle setting and onboard computer jokes deliberately evoke movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars-era science fiction.

Does Leslie Nielsen return in Airplane II: The Sequel?

Yes. Leslie Nielsen again plays Dr. Rumack, alongside Robert Stack as Captain Rex Kramer and Lloyd Bridges as McCroskey. The returning cast helps preserve the deadpan style of Airplane!.

Where does the action take place in Airplane II: The Sequel?

Much of the film takes place aboard a lunar shuttle traveling toward the Moon. Ted Striker must deal with a malfunctioning craft, a dangerous artificial intelligence system, and the same kind of absurd crisis logic used in the first movie.

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