PG-13

Hot Shots! Part Deux

Just deux it.

1993 • 88 min • Action · Comedy · War

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Synopsis

Topper Harley is found to be working as an odd-job-man in a monastery. The CIA want him to lead a rescue mission into Iraq, to rescue the last rescue team, who went in to rescue the last rescue team—who went in to rescue hostages left behind after Desert Storm.

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Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

2121 reviews

65 Audience · 2121 · 100%

This action-comedy parodies war movies, following a retired special ops agent on a rescue mission in Iraq. Expect slapstick humor, visual gags, and countless references to famous films. It’s a silly, fast-paced adventure.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Frequent slapstick and comedic violence
Some suggestive humor and brief bikini scenes
Occasional mild language and cigar smoking

What it models well

Courage in impossible situations
Teamwork and loyalty
Heroism and self-sacrifice

Talk about it after

The difference between parody and reality in war
The role of humor in coping with difficult situations
Why some jokes might not age well

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Hot Shots! Part Deux. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.