Rio 2 (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Rio 2 is a 2014 animated comedy directed by Carlos Saldanha, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andy Garcia and Jemaine Clement. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $498.8 million worldwide on a $103 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Animation Feature at the Artios Awards 2015. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Carlos Saldanha
- Original language
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English - Studio
- GKIDS
- Budget
- $103M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rio 2 About?
The premise of Rio 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Blue and Jewel, along with their three young chicks, embark on a journey to the Amazon rainforest. Jewel feels a strong pull towards her wild instincts and wants to introduce her family to her long-lost father. The trip is filled with challenges as they navigate the unfamiliar jungle, encounter a vibrant and diverse array of creatures, and confront Jewel's stern father. Adding to the excitement, their old nemesis, Nigel, reappears, leading to a thrilling quest for identity, belonging, and a bit of adventure.
Rio 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- father son relationship
- dog
- tomboy
- heroine
- south america
- latin america
- rio de janeiro brazil
- north brazil
- finale
- little boy
- rescue
- male protagonist
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- computer animation
- numbered sequel
- amazon rainforest
- southeast brazil
- furry
- slimehouse
- shrekcore
- jungle adventure
- reference to the movie moonstruck
- pancake
- making pancakes
- whipped cream
- blueberry
- tarantula
- 3d
- skeletal remains
- cow skeleton
- cg animation
- blue sky studios
- ipad
- climbing a tree
- dance party ending
- flashback
- animals family
- chainsaw
- 2010s
- 21st century
- bird
- jungle
- father in law
- animal protagonist
- anteater
- woodpecker
- canary
- poison dart frog
- frog
- animal
- cockatoo
Where to Watch Rio 2
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Rio 2 Cast
Jesse Eisenberg leads the cast, with Andy Garcia and Jemaine Clement. Directed by Carlos Saldanha.
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Director Carlos Saldanha
Rio 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rio 2 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
199 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Rio 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Rio 2 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
Blu and Jewel are relishing their life in Rio with their trio of children: the eldest, Carla, who is passionate about music; the intellectually curious Bia; and the playful youngest, Tiago. Concurrently, Blu’s former owner, Linda Gunderson, along with her husband, Tulio, an ornithologist, embarks on an exciting expedition in the Amazon, where they stumble upon a rapid-flying Spix’s macaw that has unfortunately lost a feather. Upon hearing about this discovery through the news, Jewel feels a strong urge to venture into the Amazon in search of the blue macaws, believing it’s crucial for Blu, who has yet to experience what it is like to be with his own kind. Despite her enthusiasm and the kids’ excitement, Blu is hesitant but ultimately feels compelled to join the adventure.
Full summary
The whole story of Rio 2, scene by scene
Rio 2 Box Office & Budget
Rio 2 grossed $498.8 million worldwide on a $103 million budget, 4.8 times what it cost. $131.5 million came from the US and Canada and $367.2 million (74%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$498.8M
4.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $131.5M
- International
- $367.2M
- Budget
- $103M
Rio 2 Awards & Nominations
Rio 2 earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Animation Feature at the Artios Awards 2015.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Artios Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Animation Feature
Rio 2 Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 teasers.
- Trailer Rio 2 | Official Trailer 2 | 20th Century FOX
- Trailer Rio 2 | "I Will Survive" Trailer | 20th Century FOX
- Teaser Official Teaser Trailer
- Teaser Official Teaser Trailer 2
How Well Do You Know Rio 2?
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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What kind of bird is Blu?
Cars in Rio 2
1 car on screen: the Volkswagen Typ 1.
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Volkswagen Typ 1 Background role
Rio 2 Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Рио 2” and “里约大冒险2”.
- Also known as
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- Рио 2
- 里约大冒险2
- 리오 2
- Río 2
- Ρίο 2
- ริโอ เจ้านกฟ้าจอมมึน 2
- Rio Movie 2
- Rio 2 (2014)
- Rio_2 (2014)
- 리오2
- ブルー２ トロピカル・アドベンチャー
- Chú Vẹt Đuôi Dài 2
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- Rio2
- Rio 2 - Dschungelfieber
- Rio 2 - Missione Amazzonia
- Rio 2.
- ריו 2
- ริโอ 2
- Ріо 2
- 里約大冒險2
- ریو ۲
- ブルー2 トロピカル・アドベンチャー
- 奇鸚嘉年華 2, რიო 2
- ريو 2
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Movies Like Rio 2
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rio, The Angry Birds Movie 2 and Jungle 2 Jungle.
Rio 2 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Rio 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rio 2?
Rio 2 runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Rio 2 released?
Rio 2 was released on April 11, 2014.
Who directed Rio 2?
Rio 2 was directed by Carlos Saldanha.
More films by Carlos Saldanha Who is in the cast of Rio 2?
Rio 2 stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andy Garcia and Jemaine Clement.
Where can I watch Rio 2?
In the US, Rio 2 is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Rio 2 make at the box office?
Rio 2 grossed $498.8 million worldwide ($131.5 million domestic, $367.2 million international) on a budget of $103 million.
How is Rio 2 rated?
Rio 2 has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Rio 2 nominated for any awards?
Rio 2 received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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