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Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a 1993 music comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg, James Coburn and Maggie Smith. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $57.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$57.3M
Metascore
38
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Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Genres
Comedy , Music , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit About?

The premise of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Deloris Van Cartier, once again posing as Sister Mary Clarence, returns to her former life to help a failing school facing closure. This time, she’s tasked with inspiring a group of disaffected teenagers and transforming them into a choir. With the assistance of her former friends from the first film, she confronts a strict and unsympathetic administrator in an effort to save the school and bring music and hope back into the lives of the students.

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Themes & Keywords

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  • mother superior
  • monk
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  • african american
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  • fundraising
  • mother daughter conflict
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  • teen angst
  • teenage girl
  • teenage boy
  • school choir
  • prank
  • female teacher
  • music teacher
  • singing
  • lounge singer
  • classroom
  • female protagonist
  • second part
  • teacher student relationship
  • priest
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  • convent
  • san francisco california
  • mother daughter relationship
  • unruly child
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  • reference to clarence thomas
  • motor vehicle
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  • bus
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  • volkswagen
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  • dance party ending
  • part of trilogy
  • funk music
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Cast & crew

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Cast

Whoopi Goldberg leads the cast, with James Coburn and Maggie Smith.

Ratings

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 38 on Metacritic.

Plot

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Plot Summary

What happens in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 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

As Deloris Van Cartier, a former convent fugitive now turned Las Vegas headliner, reunites with her beloved sisterly companions—Sisters May Robert, Mary Patrick, and Mary Lazarus—at St. Francis High School in San Francisco, she finds herself enveloped in a whirlpool of nostalgia. The Sisters reveal that they have tirelessly dedicated themselves to the very same high school Deloris once called home. With sparkling eyes full of enthusiasm, they persuade her to return and leverage her talents to give the school a much-needed boost. Initially reluctant to step back into the role of Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris ultimately agrees to help revive the institution.

Full summary

The whole story of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, scene by scene

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Box office

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Box Office

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit grossed $57.3 million worldwide.

1993 box office

Worldwide gross

$57.3M

US & Canada
$57.3M
Videos

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit?

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 role does Deloris Van Cartier take on when she returns to St. Francis High School?

Cars

Cars in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

18 cars on screen, including the 1982 Dodge Ram Wagon and the 1973 Ford B-Series.

All 18 cars
  • 1982 Dodge Ram Wagon in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 1982 Dodge Ram Wagon Important role
  • 1973 Ford B-Series in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 1973 Ford B-Series Important role
  • 1977 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 1977 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Important role
  • 1956 Ford Parklane in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 1956 Ford Parklane Minor role
Details

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Also Known As

43 alternative titles, including “Sister Act 2 - Più svitata che mai” and “Acte 2”.

Also known as
  • Sister Act 2 - Più svitata che mai
  • Acte 2
  • Rock "N" nonne 2: De retour au couvent
  • Cambio de Habito 2
  • Halløj i klosteret 2 - nonnernes hus
  • Mudança de Hábito 2
  • Сестричка, действуй 2
  • En värsting till syster 2 - Redo att synda igen
  • Mudança de Hábito 2 - De Volta ao Convento
  • Mudança de Hábito 2: Mais Loucuras no Convento
  • Do Cabaré para o Convento 2
  • Дій, сестро 2
+31 more
  • Apáca show 2. - Újra virul a fityula
  • Sister Act II: Back in the Habit
  • Sestra v akci 2: Znovu v černém hábitu
  • Sister Act 2 - In göttlicher Mission
  • Sister Act : Acte 2
  • Sister Act 2: De vuelta al convento
  • Apáca show 2
  • Halløj i klostret 2: Nonnernes hus
  • 修女也疯狂2
  • En värsting till syster 2
  • Sestra v akci 2
  • הנזירות בלוז 2
  • 시스터 액트 2
  • Rock'n Nonne 2 : De retour au couvent
  • Mudança de Hábito 2 - Mais Loucuras no Convento
  • Сестре у акцији 2
  • Zakonnica w przebraniu 2: Powrót do habitu
  • Yırtık Rahibe 2: Eski Alışkanlıklar Kolay Unutulmaz
  • Систър акт 2: Отново в играта
  • Sister Act 2: De la capăt
  • Netikra vienuolė 2
  • Sestra v akcii 2: Opäť v habite
  • 修女也瘋狂2
  • 修女也瘋狂 2
  • Τρελές Αδελφές 2
  • 天使にラブ・ソングを2
  • Cámbio de Hábito 2: Más Locura en el Convento
  • Сестро, дій 2: Знову за старе
  • Nunnia ja konnia 2 – Lisää säpinää
  • น.ส.ชีเฉาก๊วย 2
  • Nunnad hoos 2

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FAQ

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit?

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit released?

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit was released on December 10, 1993.

Who is in the cast of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit?

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit stars Whoopi Goldberg, James Coburn and Maggie Smith, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit make at the box office?

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit grossed $57.3 million worldwide.

How is Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit rated?

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit has 38 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit have a post-credit scene?

No. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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