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6.3 / 10(5,631 votes)IMDbR20011h 51m$287.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

American Pie 2

“This summer it's all about sticking together.”

Synopsis

After a year apart - attending different schools, meeting different people - the guys rent a beach house and vow to make this the best summer ever. As it turns out, whether that will happen or not has a lot to do with the girls. Between the wild parties, outrageous revelations and yes, a trip to band camp, they discover that times change and people change, but in the end, it's all about sticking together.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

American Pie 2 Official Trailer #1 - (2001) HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Bergen International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 10, 2001

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 19, 2002

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (9.59x ROI)

Production Budget

$30M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$287.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

9.59x

+$257.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $30MWorldwide: $287.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
J.B. Rogers
Screenplay & Story
Adam Herz
Original Score
David Lawrence
Original Title
American Pie 2
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 51m
Production Budget
$30M
Worldwide Gross
$287.6M
Production Studios
Universal Pictures, Zide-Perry Productions, LivePlanet

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

J.B. Rogers

Screenplay & Story

Adam Herz, David H. Steinberg

Original Score & Music

David Lawrence

Director of Photography

Mark Irwin

Film Editing

Larry Madaras, Stuart H. Pappé

Producers

Chris Moore, Warren Zide, Craig Perry, Adam Herz, Paul Weitz

Department Leadership Roster

J.B. Rogers

J.B. Rogers

Director

Adam Herz

Screenplay

David Lawrence

David Lawrence

Original Music Composer

Chris Moore

Chris Moore

Producer

Warren Zide

Warren Zide

Producer

Larry Madaras

Editor

Craig Perry

Craig Perry

Producer

Stuart H. Pappé

Editor

Mark Irwin

Mark Irwin

Director of Photography

Brad Martin

Stunt Coordinator

Richard Toyon

Richard Toyon

Production Design

Alexandra Welker

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for American Pie 2.

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Frequently Asked Questions About American Pie 2

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is American Pie 2 about?

After a year apart - attending different schools, meeting different people - the guys rent a beach house and vow to make this the best summer ever. As it turns out, whether that will happen or not has a lot to do with the girls. Between the wild parties, outrageous revelations and yes, a trip to band camp, they discover that times change and people change, but in the end, it's all about sticking together.

Who directed American Pie 2?

American Pie 2 was directed by J.B. Rogers.

Who stars in American Pie 2?

The principal cast of American Pie 2 includes Jason Biggs, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Chris Klein, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan.

When was American Pie 2 released and how long is it?

American Pie 2 was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.

What was the box office and production budget of American Pie 2?

American Pie 2 had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $287.6M at the worldwide box office (9.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for American Pie 2?

The original motion picture soundtrack for American Pie 2 was composed by David Lawrence.

What is the age rating and content advisory for American Pie 2?

American Pie 2 holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).