What is Zoolander 2 about?
Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Aging male models stumble into a ludicrous fashion conspiracy in a world of broad, absurd humor.
Absurdist and satirical, with big broad humor. A party watch at a brisk pace.
Streaming on Paramount+ and Hoopla (free).
Zoolander 2 parents guide
Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- No gore
- Violence
- No real violence
- Sex and nudity
- Mild
- Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
- Language
- Moderate
- Some strong profanity, a few f-words.
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Cast and crew
Directed byBen Stiller
StarringBen Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penélope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen
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