Young Guns II
PG-13

Young Guns II

The west just got wilder.

1990 • 104 min • Western · Adventure

Synopsis

Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.

Our family guide

Best from age 14
65
Movie Knight Score
615 reviews
  • 65 Audience · 615 · 100%

Billy the Kid and his gang are on the run, trying to escape to Mexico while being pursued by former friend Pat Garrett and a posse. This sequel features a continued tale of loyalty, betrayal, and life as an outlaw.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
4/10

Heads up

  • Frequent gun violence and shootouts
  • Some coarse language
  • Alcohol and tobacco use
  • Brief implied sensuality

What it models well

  • Loyalty to friends
  • Consequences of choices
  • Seeking freedom

Talk about it after

  • The nature of justice and lawlessness
  • The real historical figures vs. movie portrayals
  • Friendship and betrayal

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Top billed cast

Director: Geoff Murphy • Crew: John Fusco

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Details

TMDB audience
6.5/10 (615)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$20,000,000
Box office
$59,000,000
Franchise
Young Guns Collection

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