The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Kernel Score: 83% · 9,060 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror
Released: 2016-06-08
Runtime: 134 minutes
Is The Conjuring 2 worth watching?
Worth watching. A well-built haunted-house sequel with some real scares and a good performance from the leads. It runs long and it uses familiar tricks, but fans of the first film will enjoy it.
Watch it if you
- liked the first Conjuring film
- enjoy haunted-house horror
- prefer jump scares and atmosphere to gore
Skip it if you
- dislike horror
- want something original
Best for: Late night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Conjuring 2
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
The Conjuring 2 parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Conjuring 2 is an R-rated horror film with intense demonic and paranormal scares.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — R-rated horror featuring demonic possession and frightening paranormal threats to a family.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Conjuring 2
If you liked The Conjuring 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Conjuring (2013) — 90%: The first film, tighter and scarier
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) — 82%: Third entry in the series
- Insidious (2011) — 78%: Haunted-house horror from the same director
- The Exorcist (1973) — 88%: The classic possession story
- The Innocents (1961) — 84%: Classic slow-burn ghost story
- The Shining (1980) — 95%: Classic haunted-hotel chiller
Director
Cast
- Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren
- Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren
- Madison Wolfe as Janet Hodgson
- Frances O'Connor as Peggy Hodgson
- Lauren Esposito as Margaret Hodgson
- Benjamin Haigh as Billy Hodgson
- Patrick McAuley as Johnny Hodgson
- Sterling Jerins as Judy Warren
- Bonnie Aarons as Demon Nun
- Simon McBurney as Maurice Grosse
The Conjuring 2 FAQ
Is The Conjuring 2 worth watching?
Worth watching. A well-built haunted-house sequel with some real scares and a good performance from the leads. It runs long and it uses familiar tricks, but fans of the first film will enjoy it.
Where can I watch The Conjuring 2?
In the US you can stream The Conjuring 2 on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Conjuring 2 OK for kids?
The Conjuring 2 is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Conjuring 2 is an R-rated horror film with intense demonic and paranormal scares.
What movies are like The Conjuring 2?
If you liked The Conjuring 2, try The Conjuring, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Insidious and The Exorcist.