The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)

Kernel Score: 85% · 5,110 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Released: 2020-07-24

Runtime: 132 minutes

Is The Kissing Booth 2 worth watching?

Depends on your taste. The second Kissing Booth film follows Elle through her last year of school, torn between long-distance love and a new classmate. It's a cosy teen romance sequel that fans enjoy, but it's long and predictable.

Watch it if you

  • liked the first film
  • enjoy glossy teen romance
  • want an easy comfort-watch

Skip it if you

  • want a sharp or original romance
  • dislike love triangles

Best for: Easy night in with friends

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Kissing Booth 2

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

With college decisions looming, Elle juggles her long-distance romance with Noah, changing relationship with bestie Lee and feelings for a new classmate.

The Kissing Booth 2 parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Kissing Booth 2 is a PG-13 teen romance sequel focused on relationship drama and high school partying.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Teen romance and long-distance relationship drama are central, PG-13 rated with typical teen romantic content.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — A review notes partying and drinking depicted among the teen characters.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Kissing Booth 2

If you liked The Kissing Booth 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Kissing Booth (2018) — 80%: The first film, which you need to see first.
  • To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) — 86%: Better-written, warmer teen romance with a lovable lead.
  • Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Sweet, sincere high-school romance with real feeling.
  • Through My Window (2022) — 82%: Teen romance built around forbidden attraction.
  • After (2019) — 78%: Another teen romance with a long-running series behind it.
  • After We Collided (2020) — 81%: Another sequel in the teen-romance genre.

Director

Vince Marcello

Cast

  • Joey King as Elle Evans
  • Jacob Elordi as Noah Flynn
  • Joel Courtney as Lee Flynn
  • Molly Ringwald as Mrs. Flynn
  • Taylor Zakhar Perez as Marco Peña
  • Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Chloe Winthrop
  • Meganne Young as Rachel
  • Stephen Jennings as Mr. Evans
  • Carson White as Brad Evans
  • Bianca Bosch as Olivia

The Kissing Booth 2 FAQ

Is The Kissing Booth 2 worth watching?

Depends on your taste. The second Kissing Booth film follows Elle through her last year of school, torn between long-distance love and a new classmate. It's a cosy teen romance sequel that fans enjoy, but it's long and predictable.

Where can I watch The Kissing Booth 2?

In the US you can stream The Kissing Booth 2 on Netflix.

Is The Kissing Booth 2 OK for kids?

The Kissing Booth 2 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Kissing Booth 2 is a PG-13 teen romance sequel focused on relationship drama and high school partying.

What movies are like The Kissing Booth 2?

If you liked The Kissing Booth 2, try The Kissing Booth, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Love, Simon and Through My Window.