

Smokey and the Bandit II
“The Bandit is back and better than ever!”
The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.
Where to watch Smokey and the Bandit II in United States
Click a service to open Smokey and the Bandit II there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Smokey and the Bandit II streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Smokey and the Bandit II
Smokey and the Bandit II is a 1980 English-language action and comedy film directed by Hal Needham. The cast is led by Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Smokey and the Bandit II was produced by Universal Pictures and Rastar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 15, 1980, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $66 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Writers
- Brock Yates, Jerry Belson, Michael Kane
- Release date
- August 15, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $66 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions
Smokey and the Bandit II cast & crew
Smokey and the Bandit II was directed by Hal Needham and written by Brock Yates, Jerry Belson, and Michael Kane.
The cast features Burt Reynolds as Bandit, Jackie Gleason as Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice, Jerry Reed as Cledus Snow, Sally Field as Carrie, Dom DeLuise as Doc, and Mike Henry as Junior.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Snuff Garrett, cinematography is by Michael C. Butler, and it was produced by Michael A. Cherubino and Hank Moonjean.
Is Smokey and the Bandit II worth watching?
Smokey and the Bandit II holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 317 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and comedy, Smokey and the Bandit II is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Smokey and the Bandit II
In United States, you can stream Smokey and the Bandit II on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Smokey and the Bandit II

Burt Reynolds
Bandit

Jackie Gleason
Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice

Jerry Reed
Cledus Snow

Sally Field
Carrie

Dom DeLuise
Doc

Mike Henry
Junior

Paul Williams
Little Enos Burdette

Pat McCormick
Big Enos

David Huddleston
John Conn

John Anderson
Governor

Brenda Lee
Nice Lady

Mel Tillis
Fairgrounds Owner
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Smokey and the Bandit II — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Smokey and the Bandit II in United States?
Smokey and the Bandit II is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Smokey and the Bandit II on Netflix?
Yes — Smokey and the Bandit II is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Smokey and the Bandit II in?
Smokey and the Bandit II is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Smokey and the Bandit II?
Smokey and the Bandit II runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Smokey and the Bandit II rated?
Smokey and the Bandit II is rated PG. It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 317 ratings.













