Barbershop 2: Back in Business
“Let your hair down.”
Synopsis
The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.
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Ice Cube
Calvin
Cedric the Entertainer
Eddie
Eve
Terri
Sean Patrick Thomas
Jimmy
Troy Garity
Isaac
Michael Ealy
Ricky
Queen Latifah
Gina
Jazsmin Lewis
Jennifer
Leonard Earl Howze
Dinka
Harry Lennix
Quentin Leroux
Kenan Thompson
Kenard
Garcelle Beauvais
Loretta
Robert Wisdom
Alderman Brown
Carl Wright
Checkers Fred
DeRay Davis
Hustle Guy
Keke Palmer
Gina's Niece
Julanne Chidi Hill
Shawna
Linara Washington
Keisha
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$65.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.62x
+$47.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Rodney Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Brown, Don D. Scott
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs
- Original Title
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $65.1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cube Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Mark Brown, Don D. Scott
Richard Gibbs
Tom Priestley Jr.
Patrick Flannery, Paul Seydor
Ice Cube, Mark Brown, Alex Gartner, Matt Alvarez, George Tillman Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Director
Don D. Scott
Writer
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
George Merkert
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rick LeFevour
Stunt Coordinator
Jennifer Bryan
Costume Design
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Patrick Flannery
Editor
Alex Gartner
Producer
George Tillman Jr.
Producer
Robert Teitel
Producer
Tom Priestley Jr.
Director of Photography
Paul Seydor
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbershop 2: Back in Business
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What is Barbershop 2: Back in Business about?
The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.
Who directed Barbershop 2: Back in Business?
Barbershop 2: Back in Business was directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan.
Who stars in Barbershop 2: Back in Business?
The principal cast of Barbershop 2: Back in Business includes Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve, Sean Patrick Thomas, Troy Garity.
When was Barbershop 2: Back in Business released and how long is it?
Barbershop 2: Back in Business was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Barbershop 2: Back in Business?
Barbershop 2: Back in Business had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $65.1M at the worldwide box office (3.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Barbershop 2: Back in Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barbershop 2: Back in Business was composed by Richard Gibbs.
Is Barbershop 2: Back in Business based on a book or true story?
Barbershop 2: Back in Business is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mark Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barbershop 2: Back in Business?
Barbershop 2: Back in Business holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).