

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989, English. Directed by Jean-Claude Lord.
The Legend, The Music, The Man.
In the sixties, Eddie and the Cruisers were the hottest band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke the band up...only Eddie is not dead. He works as a carpenter in Montreal, but his love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Claude LordDirector
- Michael ParéEddie Wilson / Joe West
- Marina OrsiniDiane Armani
- Bernie CoulsonRick Diesel
- Matthew LauranceSal Amato
- Kate LynchLindsay Caputo
- Harvey AtkinLew Eisen
- Michael RhoadesDave Pagent
- Anthony SherwoodHilton Overstreet
- Mark HolmesQuinn Quinley
- David MathesonStewart Fairbanks
- Paul MarkleCharlie 'Sexy' Tanzie
- Vlasta VranaFrank
Details
- Released
- 18 August 1989
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Zev Cohen, Rick Doehring
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What Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! is based on
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! is based on Eddie and the Cruisers, a 1983 film.
Film · 1983
Eddie and the Cruisers
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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!: quick answers
What should I watch before Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?
Watch Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) first.
Is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! on?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 August 1989. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?
If you liked Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!, try Eddie and the Cruisers, Coda, Love & Mercy.
Who directed Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989) was directed by Jean-Claude Lord and stars Michael Paré, Marina Orsini, Bernie Coulson.
What is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! based on?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! is based on Eddie and the Cruisers, a 1983 film.