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Sex and the City 2 (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Sex and the City 2 is a 2010 comedy drama directed by Michael Patrick King, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes and earned $290.7 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. Critics gave it 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

IMDb rating
4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
16%
worldwide gross
$290.7M
Metascore
27
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Sex and the City 2 (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 26m (146 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$100M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sex and the City 2 About?

The premise of Sex and the City 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Four friends—Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda—embark on a lavish trip to Abu Dhabi in this stylish sequel. While enjoying the exotic locale, they grapple with the challenges of love, marriage, and raising families. Unexpected revelations surface, past relationships resurface, and the women are forced to re-evaluate their individual desires and what truly matters to them.

Sex and the City 2 Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
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  • sexually empowered woman
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  • all american girl
  • sex comedy
  • gay character
  • kissing a married woman
  • sex in a car
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  • promiscuity
  • cougar as older woman
  • bubble bath
+38 more
  • outdoor sex
  • lesbian nanny
  • nudity
  • kiss
  • sex scene
  • fully clothed sex
  • loud sex
  • male nudity
  • gay couple
  • gay wedding
  • based on tv series
  • five word title
  • repeat sequel
  • numbered sequel
  • 1980s
  • 2010s
  • 20th century
  • 21st century
  • female frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • lgbt
  • lesbian character
  • missionary sex position
  • sexually insatiable woman
  • romantic comedy
  • abu dhabi
  • united arab emirates
  • muslim
  • nanny
  • f rated
  • year 1989
  • year 1988
  • year 1987
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  • female protagonist
  • arabic music
  • second part
  • second in series
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Cast & crew

Sex and the City 2 Cast

Sarah Jessica Parker leads the cast, with Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis. Directed by Michael Patrick King.

From the director

More from Michael Patrick King

One more film directed by Michael Patrick King: Sex and the City.

Full filmography
Ratings

Sex and the City 2 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sex and the City 2 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

Plot

Sex and the City 2 Plot Summary

What happens in Sex and the City 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Carrie, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, attends the wedding of her close friends Stanford and Anthony alongside her fabulous companions, Samantha, portrayed by Kim Cattrall, Charlotte, featured by Kristin Davis, and Miranda. As they celebrate this joyous occasion, Samantha grapples with the challenges of aging at 52, desperately seeking ways to maintain her vibrant libido as she faces menopause. She resorts to various hormonal treatments in her quest to keep pace with her youthful spirit.

Full summary

The whole story of Sex and the City 2, scene by scene

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Box office

Sex and the City 2 Box Office & Budget

Sex and the City 2 grossed $290.7 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $95.3 million came from the US and Canada and $195.4 million (67%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$290.7M

2.9× its budget

US & Canada
$95.3M
International
$195.4M
Budget
$100M
US & Canada 33% Rest of the world 67%
Videos

Sex and the City 2 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sex and the City 2.

Sex and the City 2 - Trailer 1 [HD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sex and the City 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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Who does Carrie serve as the 'best man' for?

Cars

Cars in Sex and the City 2

29 cars on screen, including the Maybach 62 S V240 and the 2005 Chevrolet Optra.

All 29 cars
  • Maybach 62 S V240 in Sex and the City 2 Maybach 62 S V240 Important role
  • 2005 Chevrolet Optra in Sex and the City 2 2005 Chevrolet Optra Minor role
  • Club Car unknown in Sex and the City 2 Club Car unknown Minor role
  • 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid in Sex and the City 2 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Minor role
Details

Sex and the City 2 Also Known As

30 alternative titles, including “Sinkkuelämää 2” and “Sex and the City: The Movie 2”.

Also known as
  • Sinkkuelämää 2
  • Sex and the City: The Movie 2
  • Sexo e a Cidade: 2
  • Sexo en la Ciudad 2
  • Sex and the City II (2010)
  • Seks və Şəhər 2
  • Секс в большом городе 2
  • Sexo e a Cidade 2
  • Sex and the City - Sinkkuelämää 2
  • Sexo en Nueva York 2
  • Szex és New York 2.
  • 欲望都市2
+18 more
  • Sex ve městě 2
  • 섹스 앤 더 시티 2
  • Секс і місто 2
  • סקס והעיר הגדולה 2
  • Totul despre sex 2
  • Sexe a Nova York 2
  • Seks w wielkim mieście 2
  • Сексът и градът 2
  • Sekss un lielpilsēta 2
  • Sex v meste 2
  • Seks v mestu 2
  • Sexe à New York 2
  • セックス・アンド・ザ・シティ2
  • 慾望城市2
  • Seks i grad 2
  • Chuyện Ấy Là Chuyện Nhỏ 2
  • Seksas ir miestas 2
  • เซ็กซ์ แอนด์ เดอะ ซิตี้ 2

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FAQ

Sex and the City 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sex and the City 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sex and the City 2?

Sex and the City 2 runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

When was Sex and the City 2 released?

Sex and the City 2 was released on May 27, 2010.

Who directed Sex and the City 2?

Sex and the City 2 was directed by Michael Patrick King.

More films by Michael Patrick King

Who is in the cast of Sex and the City 2?

Sex and the City 2 stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis.

How much did Sex and the City 2 make at the box office?

Sex and the City 2 grossed $290.7 million worldwide ($95.3 million domestic, $195.4 million international) on a budget of $100 million.

How is Sex and the City 2 rated?

Sex and the City 2 has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Sex and the City 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. Sex and the City 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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