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A Very Brady Sequel (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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A Very Brady Sequel is a 1996 comedy directed by Arlene Sanford, starring Shelley Long, Tim Matheson and Gary Cole. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $21.4 million worldwide on a $12 million budget. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
worldwide gross
$21.4M
Metascore
56
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A Very Brady Sequel (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Arlene Sanford
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$12M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Very Brady Sequel About?

The premise of A Very Brady Sequel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A con artist named Trevor Thomas infiltrates the Brady household, falsely presenting himself as Carol's former husband. His deceptive schemes disrupt the family's peaceful life and expose them to the challenges of the 1990s. When the Brady children uncover Trevor's true nature, he steals a valuable family heirloom and flees, leading the family on a comical pursuit to Hawaii.

A Very Brady Sequel Themes & Keywords

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  • bikini
  • dental braces
  • 1970s
  • surfing
  • campy
  • female director
  • artifact
  • culture clash
  • 1990s
  • satire
  • cheerfulness
  • parody
+38 more
  • con man
  • kidnapping
  • singing
  • leisure suit
  • jealousy
  • swimming pool
  • housekeeper
  • hawaii
  • doll
  • auction
  • airplane
  • camp
  • satirical
  • dance
  • singing girl
  • catchy song
  • catchy
  • slimehouse
  • nunchaku
  • four word title
  • second part
  • remade
  • mouth to mouth resuscitation
  • stepbrother stepsister kiss
  • stepbrother stepsister romance
  • incestuous desire
  • teenage brother and sister share a bedroom
  • cameo
  • female filmmaker
  • legs
  • bare legs
  • female bare legs
  • satire comedy
  • parody comedy
  • man
  • product placement
  • torture
  • chainsaw
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Cast & crew

A Very Brady Sequel Cast

Shelley Long leads the cast, with Tim Matheson and Gary Cole. Directed by Arlene Sanford; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Arlene Sanford

More films directed by Arlene Sanford: Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!, 12 Men of Christmas, Frank McKlusky, C.I. and I’ll Be Home for Christmas.

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Ratings

A Very Brady Sequel Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Very Brady Sequel 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

A Very Brady Sequel Plot Summary

What happens in A Very Brady Sequel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

One evening, a man presenting himself as Carol’s (Shelley Long) long-lost first husband, Roy Martin (Tim Matheson), unexpectedly arrives at the Brady household. The Bradys, overwhelmed by his tale of amnesia and claims of undergoing plastic surgery due to an injury, readily accept him into their lives. Meanwhile, Mike (Gary Cole) has plans to secretly organize a second wedding and renewal of vows for himself and Carol as a surprise for their anniversary. However, Roy’s sudden appearance complicates matters significantly.

Full summary

The whole story of A Very Brady Sequel, scene by scene

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Box office

A Very Brady Sequel Box Office & Budget

A Very Brady Sequel grossed $21.4 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost.

1996 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.4M

1.8× its budget

US & Canada
$21.4M
Budget
$12M
Videos

A Very Brady Sequel Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Very Brady Sequel.

A Very Brady Sequel - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Very Brady Sequel?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who claims to be Carol's long-lost first husband?

Cars

Cars in A Very Brady Sequel

13 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1992 Jeep Wrangler.

All 13 cars
  • 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in A Very Brady Sequel 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role
  • 1992 Jeep Wrangler in A Very Brady Sequel 1992 Jeep Wrangler Important role
  • 1972 Mercury Montego in A Very Brady Sequel 1972 Mercury Montego Important role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in A Very Brady Sequel 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

A Very Brady Sequel Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Brady Bunch Movie 2” and “Brady Bunch Movie 2 - A Very Brady Sequel”.

Also known as
  • Brady Bunch Movie 2
  • Brady Bunch Movie 2 - A Very Brady Sequel
  • Brady Bunch Movie 2 - Very Brady Sequel
  • Les Nouvelles Aventures de la famille Brady
  • Die Brady Family 2
  • Mia treli oikogeneia
  • Les nouvelles aventures de la tribu Brady
  • El retorno de los Brady
  • משפחת בריידי חוזרת
  • Семейство Брейди 2
  • Il ritorno della famiglia Brady
  • A Volta da Família Sol
+8 more
  • Lá
  • Si
  • Dó
  • 브래디 펀치 2 - 유쾌한 가족
  • 脱线家族2
  • Bradys får tillökning
  • Сімейка Брейді 2
  • Brady'ler Yine İş Başında

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FAQ

A Very Brady Sequel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Very Brady Sequel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Very Brady Sequel?

A Very Brady Sequel runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was A Very Brady Sequel released?

A Very Brady Sequel was released on August 23, 1996.

Who directed A Very Brady Sequel?

A Very Brady Sequel was directed by Arlene Sanford.

More films by Arlene Sanford

Who is in the cast of A Very Brady Sequel?

A Very Brady Sequel stars Shelley Long, Tim Matheson and Gary Cole, among 9 credited actors.

How much did A Very Brady Sequel make at the box office?

A Very Brady Sequel grossed $21.4 million worldwide on a budget of $12 million.

How is A Very Brady Sequel rated?

A Very Brady Sequel has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does A Very Brady Sequel have a post-credit scene?

No. A Very Brady Sequel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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