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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59min
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
174K
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POPULARITY
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1,379
  • Cast & crew
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Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
Featuring 763 new jokes, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is returning to theaters for one week only.
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With the 1970s behind them, San Diego's top-rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York City's first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm.With the 1970s behind them, San Diego's top-rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York City's first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm.With the 1970s behind them, San Diego's top-rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York City's first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
174K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,387
1,379
  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Will Ferrell(characters)
    • Adam McKay(characters)
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Christina Applegate
    • Paul Rudd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Will Ferrell(characters)
    • Adam McKay(characters)
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Christina Applegate
    • Paul Rudd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 398User reviews
    • 279Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 23 nominations

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    Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
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    Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

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    Adam McKay in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Judd Apatow and Adam McKay in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Will Ferrell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Christina Applegate and Will Ferrell in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    David Koechner in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
    Adam McKay in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)

    Top cast

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Ron Burgundyas Ron Burgundy
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Veronica Corningstoneas Veronica Corningstone
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Brian Fantanaas Brian Fantana
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Brick Tamlandas Brick Tamland
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Champ Kindas Champ Kind
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Freddie Shappas Freddie Shapp
    Meagan Good
    Meagan Good
    • Linda Jacksonas Linda Jackson
    Judah Nelson
    Judah Nelson
    • Walter Burgundyas Walter Burgundy
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Jack Limeas Jack Lime
    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Garyas Gary
    Josh Lawson
    Josh Lawson
    • Kench Allenbyas Kench Allenby
    Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig
    • Chani Lastnaméas Chani Lastnamé
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Ed Harkenas Ed Harken
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Garthas Garth
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Mack Tannenas Mack Tannen
    Bill Kurtis
    Bill Kurtis
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    June Diane Raphael
    June Diane Raphael
    • Chani's Bossas Chani's Boss
    Tom Clark
    Tom Clark
    • Curtis Knightfishas Curtis Knightfish
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell(characters)
      • Adam McKay(characters)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Having left San Diego for New York City, Ron Burgundy is living the high life with his wife Veronica Corningstone and son Walter Burgundy. However, when the boss decides to promote Veronica to full time lead anchor and fire Ron, everything changes. Now heading back to San Diego, Ron is washed up and working part time at Sea World. His shot at redemption though comes in the form of a man named Freddie Schapp, who's an executive producer at the Global News Network, the world's first 24 hour round the clock news channel. He hires Ron, who proceeds to reunite the news team of Champ, Brick, and Brian, and head back to New York City. While there Ron and his news team are given the graveyard shift and a challenge. Ron comes up with a radical new idea to transform the news and that puts him at the top of the game once again. But how long will Ron's newfound fame last? And will Brick finally find true love? —halo1k
    father son relationshipinterracial relationshipinterracial kissinterracial sexkicked in groin129 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's Kind of a Big Deal
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, drug use, language and comic violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A sequel to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) had been in the works for several years, but stalled, even with Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and Steve Carell taking pay cuts to keep the budget down. Paramount Pictures didn't like the numbers, and didn't agree to a sequel initially. However, the studio later decided to greenlight the sequel.
    • Goofs
      Ron is told by his doctor: "Looks as if both optic nerves are separated from their respective corneas .... No other way to put this, but you're blind". The optic nerve does not attach to the cornea, therefore a separation of the two is a normal finding and would not result in blindness. If the optic nerve separates from the retina, on the other hand, blindness ensues.
    • Quotes

      Ron Burgundy: If you've got an ass like the North Star, wise men are gonna want to follow it.

    • Crazy credits
      In the "Super Sized R-Rated Version", there is an additional scene after the end credits with Brian Fantana and Champ Kind in a bar trying to pickup some girls while talking dirty to them.
    • Alternate versions
      Five different cuts of the film exist, which was specially prepared for certain territories:
      • The US Theatrical Version (running for around 119 mins)
      • The UK/Australian Theatrical Version (running for around 118.5 mins)
      • The International Theatrical Version (running for around 113 mins)
      • The Extended Version (running for around 123 mins)
      • The Super-Size Version (running for around 143 mins)
      The US Theatrical Version version does not appear on any Blu-ray releases outside of the United States. Similarly, the UK/Australian Theatrical Version is only available on Blu-ray in those two territories. Non-US and non-UK home video releases include only the International Theatrical Version, although the UK and Australia editions also include the Super-Size Version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 17 December 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Ride Like The Wind
      Written & Performed by Christopher Cross

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews398

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Not as good as the first one, but still a bunch of fun!
    I was a big fan of Anchorman for so long. Will Ferrell's performance is as the type of hero that is so unlikable to the point of ironically being likable and amusing. The jokes were vulgar yet great, it had a charmed that I remember, and the conflict of these characters really made it entertaining to watch. So when I heard all the hype about the sequel, I got eager. The trailers were well done and I had fairly high expectations.

    Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed (for the most part) and at the same time, it was a great experience in the theater. The effort went all the way to deserve being a great sequel. As far as plot, the original one is better. However, the humor was slightly funnier than the first. I'll be honest I didn't enjoy the performance of the woman who played Linda, the actress for the part didn't feel right and her involvement in the story made me enjoy this movie less than its predecessor. I laughed a lot, especially at the recurring jokes, such as Brick going from grenade to futuristic gun, Brian going from perfume to condoms, or Champ frequently saying "Whammy!" as a catchphrase. I won't spoil anything, but get ready for the traditional random splooge of cameos during the fight, like the first one. It was so satisfying to see all these famous people show up unexpectedly, including Kanye, Drake, John C. Reilley, and Tina Fey to name a few.

    Bottom line, although it might not be as good as the first one or even have the same charm, but it was a hilarious movie. It was brilliantly stupid, so don't go into the film expecting it to be an intelligent comedy. The only way to know whether you like it or is to see it. If you're a fan, it's a must-see. Otherwise, enjoy this movie, even if you hate it after wards!
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    • Jan 5, 2014

    FAQ4

    • Is 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 14, 2014 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anchorman: The Legend Continues
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Apatow Productions
      • Digital Image Associates
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $127,352,707
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,232,425
      • Dec 22, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $173,649,931
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 59min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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