The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989)

Kernel Score: 78% · 537 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Action, Comedy

Released: 1989-07-01

Runtime: 98 minutes

Where to watch The Gods Must Be Crazy II

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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Xixo is back again. This time, his children accidentally stow away on a fast-moving poachers' truck, unable to get off, and Xixo sets out to rescue them. Along the way, he encounters a couple of soldiers trying to capture each other and a pilot and passenger of a small plane, who are each having a few problems of their own.

The Gods Must Be Crazy II parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that The Gods Must Be Crazy II is a PG slapstick comedy adventure involving a rescue mission across the African bush.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Slapstick comedy violence with soldiers and mishaps, not intended to be realistic or intense.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Jamie Uys

Cast

  • N!xau as Xixo
  • Lena Farugia as Dr. Ann Taylor
  • Hans Strydom as Dr. Stephen Marshall
  • Eiros as Xiri
  • Nadies as Xisa
  • Erick Bowen as Mateo
  • Pierre van Pletzen as George
  • Lourens Swanepoel as Brenner
  • Richard Loring as Jack
  • Lesley Fox as Ann's Secretary

The Gods Must Be Crazy II FAQ

Is The Gods Must Be Crazy II good?

The Gods Must Be Crazy II has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 537 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Gods Must Be Crazy II?

In the US you can stream The Gods Must Be Crazy II on Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Darkroom, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video.

Is The Gods Must Be Crazy II OK for kids?

The Gods Must Be Crazy II is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Gods Must Be Crazy II is a PG slapstick comedy adventure involving a rescue mission across the African bush.

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