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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009): Cast & Ratings

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) movie poster

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is a 2009 animated comedy directed by Betty Thomas, starring Zachary Levi and Jason Lee. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $443.1 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

IMDb rating
4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
21%
worldwide gross
$443.1M
Metascore
41
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Betty Thomas
Genres
Fantasy , Comedy , Romance , Music
Original language
English
Budget
$75M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel About?

The premise of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Alvin, Simon, and Theodore face off against a new group of singing chipmunks, The Chipettes, in this comedic adventure. A rivalry develops between the two groups as they compete for attention and musical dominance. Through their clashes and playful competition, they learn about friendship, teamwork, and the importance of finding common ground, ultimately discovering that even rivals can become the closest of companions.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • alvin and the chipmunks characters
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • based on film
  • nintendo wii
  • anthropomorphic chipmunk
  • half dressed cartoon animal
  • barefoot cartoon animal
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Cast & crew

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Cast

Zachary Levi leads the cast, with Jason Lee. Directed by Betty Thomas.

From the director

More from Betty Thomas

More films directed by Betty Thomas, best-rated first: Private Parts, The Brady Bunch Movie, 28 Days and John Tucker Must Die.

Full filmography
Ratings

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

Plot

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Plot Summary

What happens in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 17 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Dave Seville (recovering from an embarrassing fall) finds himself in a French hospital bed, he entrusts his beloved Chipmunks—Alvin, Simon, and Theodore—to his aunt Jackie. At the same time, Ian Hawke, who once reigned as the powerful CEO of JETT Records, now grapples with poverty, leading a life in the basement of his former empire. His fortunes change dramatically when three dazzling female chipmunks, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor—collectively known as the Chipettes—materialize from a FedEx package, captivating everyone’s attention.

Full summary

The whole story of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, scene by scene

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Box office

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Box Office & Budget

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel grossed $443.1 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 5.9 times what it cost. $219.6 million came from the US and Canada and $223.5 million (50%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$443.1M

5.9× its budget

US & Canada
$219.6M
International
$223.5M
Budget
$75M
US & Canada 50% Rest of the world 50%
Videos

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

Alvin And The Chipmunks 2 - Trailer [HD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

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

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Who takes care of the Chipmunks while Dave is in the hospital?

Cars

Cars in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

15 cars on screen, including the 1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.

All 15 cars
  • 1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours Important role
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role
  • Utilimaster Aeromaster in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Utilimaster Aeromaster Minor role
  • 2003 Buick LeSabre in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 2003 Buick LeSabre Background role
Details

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Also Known As

46 alternative titles, including “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2” and “Alvin & the Chipmunks - The Squeakuel”.

Also known as
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks 2
  • Alvin & the Chipmunks - The Squeakuel
  • 艾尔文和他的金花鼠兄弟2
  • 花鼠明星俱乐部2
  • Alvin et les Chipmunks - La suite
  • Alvin ja koopaoravad 2
  • Sóc Siêu Quậy 2
  • 鼠来宝2:明星俱乐部
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel
  • Alvin och gänget 2
  • Alvin et les Chipmunks 2
  • Alvin und die Chipmunks 2
+34 more
  • Alvin e os Esquilos 2
  • Alvin ve Sincaplar 2
  • Alvin Superstar 2
  • Элвин и бурундуки 2
  • Alvin en de Chipmunks II - The Squeakquel
  • Alvin y las ardillas 2
  • Alvin a Chipmunkové 2
  • Alvin i wiewiórki 2
  • Alvin és a mókusok 2
  • Alvin og de frække jordegern 2
  • אלווין והצ'יפמנקס 2
  • Alvin ja pikkuoravat 2
  • Alvin og Íkornarnir 2
  • Alvin Og Gjengen 2
  • Ο Άλβιν και η Παρέα του 2
  • 앨빈과 슈퍼밴드 2
  • Alvin a Chipmunkovia 2
  • Alvin și veverițele 2
  • Alvin et les Chipmunks La suite
  • แอลวินกับสหายชิพมังค์จอมซน 2
  • Алвин и чипоносковците 2
  • Елвін та бурундуки 2: Бурундуквел
  • آلوین و سنجاب‌ها ۲
  • Alvin i vjeverice 2
  • 鼠來寶2
  • Алвин и веверице 2
  • Alvins un burunduki: Turpīkstinājums
  • 花鼠明星俱樂部2
  • Alvin in veverički 2
  • ألفين والسناجب: تتمة الصرير
  • 鼠来宝2
  • アルビン2 シマリス3兄弟 (しまっピーズ) vs. 3姉妹 (しまペッツ)
  • Alvin og gjengen 2, ელვინი და თახვები 2
  • Alvin i els esquirols 2

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FAQ

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel released?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was released on December 23, 2009.

Who directed Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was directed by Betty Thomas.

More films by Betty Thomas

Who is in the cast of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel stars Zachary Levi and Jason Lee.

How much did Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel make at the box office?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel grossed $443.1 million worldwide ($219.6 million domestic, $223.5 million international) on a budget of $75 million.

How is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel rated?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel have a post-credit scene?

No. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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