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title: "A Quiet Place Part II"
year: 2021
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imdb_id: "tt8332922"
tmdb_id: 520763
wikidata_id: "Q53911403"
fi1m_score: 76
critics_score: 71
critics_reviews: 30
published: "2026-10-03T01:52:56.029626+00:00"
updated: "2026-10-03T01:53:09.901581+00:00"
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# A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

Directed by John Krasinski · 1h 37m · Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror

## Identity

A Quiet Place Part II

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** a-quiet-place-part-ii
- **IMDb ID:** tt8332922
- **TMDB ID:** 520763
- **Wikidata ID:** Q53911403
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8332922/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/520763, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53911403

**Fi1m score: 76** · Critics 71 from 30 reviews

*In a sentence:* Ninety-seven minutes of wanting everyone to be more careful with their feet

> A tense, skilfully staged sequel, carried by Millicent Simmonds and an exacting use of sound. John Krasinski is less sure of the wider story, where contrived choices and hurried character development weaken the family’s hold on us.

## Synopsis

An alien invasion sends the Abbott family scrambling for shelter, with an attack spilling into a restaurant. Later, Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) must protect her baby while keeping Regan Abbott (Millicent Simmonds) and Marcus Abbott (Noah Jupe) safe. Sound draws danger, so even moving from one place to another requires care. The family’s search for safety brings them into contact with Emmett (Cillian Murphy). They need somewhere to shelter, but every unfamiliar space brings the risk of making a noise that will tell the creatures where they are.

## Review

John Krasinski has made a sequel that still knows how to make us sit still. *A Quiet Place Part II* is a tense, well-acted creature thriller, with enough care in its staging to survive some thin writing. Its attempt to take the Abbott family’s struggle into a wider world is less persuasive than its immediate business of getting people through danger. At 97 minutes, it does not waste much time, though the family sometimes needs more of it.

The opening invasion is the strongest stretch, with enough confusion to be frightening and enough clarity to keep us involved. We were frightened by the restaurant attack; the familiar setting makes the violence harder to keep at a distance. Jess Gonchor’s production design helps here, making the restaurant feel like somewhere people use rather than somewhere prepared for a scare. Polly Morgan’s cinematography gives us a clear sense of the space around the people once the panic starts. We can work out where someone might go next, and worry about their getting there.

The sound is just as carefully judged. Small noises demand attention, and the shifts into Regan Abbott’s experience make listening an uncertain way of knowing what is happening. Marco Beltrami’s score increases the pressure without doing all the work for the creatures. There are moments when the sound gives a familiar scare more force than the writing deserves, but that is a useful skill in a horror film. We keep listening even when the next development seems fairly obvious.

Millicent Simmonds gives Regan Abbott the firmness the story needs. She makes decisions feel considered, and makes the danger matter without continually advertising fear. Cillian Murphy, as Emmett, is an effective partner: their scenes hold our attention before anything threatening enters them. Emily Blunt’s Evelyn Abbott and Noah Jupe’s Marcus Abbott keep the family feeling vulnerable, although the writing gives its actors too little room between emergencies. The younger performances supply much of the emotional weight that the script leaves them to find.

Michael P. Shawver’s editing keeps the separate lines of action clear, carrying anxiety from one to another. The cross-cutting is skilful, although being moved briskly between predicaments sometimes makes the people feel as though they are waiting for their next turn. John Krasinski’s script also relies on choices that seem arranged to get another suspense sequence started. The wider threats are not all given enough attention to become interesting in themselves. These weaknesses seldom stop a scene working, but they leave less to think about once the immediate danger has passed.

By the standards of a creature thriller, the basic suspense is handled with care. The action does sometimes press too hard, giving the creatures enough exposure to make them less frightening. And the wider story has little to add about a family we still want to follow. If the genre is yours, Millicent Simmonds and the precision of the scares are good reasons to accept the thinner story. Save the conversation for afterwards.

*Fi1m score 76, published 3 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics find A Quiet Place Part II a tense, skilfully made sequel, with praise clustering around its sound design and Millicent Simmonds’s performance. The reviews repeatedly credit Krasinski’s visual storytelling and carefully staged set pieces with sustaining suspense, even when the premise feels familiar. Simmonds gives the family story emotional weight, while the younger cast receives broad approval. For the more enthusiastic critics, the wider setting offers fresh scares without losing affection for the characters.

The main disagreement concerns how much survives beyond the tension. Several reviews find the storytelling thinner, more contrived or less intimate than before, though these reservations do not prevent most from recommending it. The spread is wide, but even the strongest dissenters acknowledge the craft: The Guardian praises the pacing and sound while finding little soul, and The New Yorker admires the small suspenseful details but finds the characterisation inadequate.

## Straight answers

**Is A Quiet Place Part II worth watching?**

*A Quiet Place Part II* is worth watching if creature thrillers are your sort of evening; we score it 76 for its precise scares, skilful sound and strong performances. Millicent Simmonds gives the danger emotional weight, though contrived decisions and hurried character development make the wider story less convincing than the immediate suspense.

**How long is A Quiet Place Part II, and what is it rated?**

*A Quiet Place Part II* runs 1h 37m. It is a science fiction and thriller film.

**Where can I watch A Quiet Place Part II in Indonesia?**

*A Quiet Place Part II* is available to rent from Apple TV from Rp 25,000. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is A Quiet Place Part II, and is it suitable for children?**

*A Quiet Place Part II* carries a UK 15 certificate and is unsuitable for children under 15, with frightening creature attacks and sustained tension around noises that attract danger. We found the restaurant attack frightening because its familiar setting makes the violence feel close; even older teenagers who dislike prolonged suspense may find this uncomfortable.

**How does A Quiet Place Part II compare to The Birds?**

*A Quiet Place Part II* offers more immediate creature suspense than [*The Birds*](https://film.one/film/the-birds), but we recommend *The Birds* for the more unsettling horror: ordinary places become unsafe without explanation. Both make sound frightening; the sequel benefits from precise staging and Millicent Simmonds, while the earlier film remains disturbing despite aged effects and a thin romance.

**What should I watch after A Quiet Place Part II?**

After *A Quiet Place Part II*, try [*The Birds*](https://film.one/film/the-birds) (1963, Fi1m 86): Ordinary places become unsafe, with sound doing much of the frightening work. Then [*Tremors*](https://film.one/film/tremors) (1990, Fi1m 82): More jokes, equally careful geography, and creatures that make careless movement costly; and [*Under the Shadow*](https://film.one/film/under-the-shadow) (2016, Fi1m 80): A mother protects her daughter as familiar domestic spaces become threatening.

### Reviews we read (30)

- **Vulture**, Bilge Ebiri (90/100, inferred): Ebiri praises the sequel as a taut, effective thriller and a confident work of filmmaking. He singles out Krasinski’s deft visual storytelling and carefully calibrated use of sound and tension. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/movie-review-a-quiet-place-part-ii-starring-emily-blunt.html)
- **IndieWire**, Kate Erbland (B+): Erbland finds the sequel satisfying, balancing thrills with expanded emotional stakes and a wider world. She praises its heart-pounding set pieces and the film’s affection for its family, while noting that one broader development feels less suited to the franchise’s intimate feel. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/a-quiet-place-part-2-review-john-krasinski-1234637988/)
- **Evening Standard**, Charlotte O'Sullivan (82/100, inferred): O'Sullivan finds the sequel hugely satisfying despite less consistent writing and some familiar terrain. She especially praises the performances, singling out Millicent Simmonds as utterly compelling. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-sequel-john-kraskinski-emily-blunt-b935962.html)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, David Rooney (82/100, inferred): Rooney finds the sequel an expertly crafted, intensely suspenseful continuation that remains emotionally absorbing. He especially praises the layered sound design and Marco Beltrami’s score for steadily heightening the tension. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii-1234954856/)
- **Radio Times**, Patrick Cremona (80/100, inferred): Cremona finds the sequel another superbly tense horror film despite a few flaws. He singles out Millicent Simmonds’s star-making performance for praise. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/a-quiet-place-part-2-review/)
- **The i Paper**, Francesca Steele (80/100, inferred): Steele finds the sequel thrilling and praises its restraint, sound design and performances. She notes that the story loses focus at times, with one boat-people scene feeling undercooked. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/a-quiet-place-ii-review-a-thrilling-roar-of-a-sequel-1034053)
- **Time Out**, Michael Gingold (4/5): The review finds the sequel delivers fresh frights and smart character work. It singles out the expertly crafted character beats for praise. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/a-quiet-place-part-ii-2021)
- **Total Film**, Kevin Harley (4/5): Harley finds the sequel a tense, satisfying continuation that largely lives up to its predecessor. He especially praises Millicent Simmonds’ commanding lead performance and the film’s sustained suspense. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/a-quiet-place-2-review/)
- **Slant Magazine**, Richard Scott Larson (3/4): Larson finds the sequel thrilling and emotionally effective, especially when family and legacy drive the tension. He praises the immersive sound design and the clever, moving links between its climactic scenes. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-john-krasinski/)
- **Screen Daily**, Tim Grierson (70/100, inferred): Grierson presents the sequel as worth the wait, suggesting a favorable verdict. The visible standfirst offers no specific element singled out for praise or complaint. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review/5159684.article)
- **The AV Club**, A.A. Dowd (B-): Dowd finds the sequel entertaining but thinner and less emotionally satisfying than the original. He praises Krasinski’s suspenseful set pieces and visual composition, especially the opening invasion sequence. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/a-quiet-place-part-ii-is-a-muffled-echo-of-the-original-1846914993)
- **Empire**, Ian Freer (68/100, inferred): Freer finds the sequel worthwhile despite its weaker novelty and stretches that blunt the tension. He praises the opening’s sound design and says Millicent Simmonds shines. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii/)
- **RogerEbert.com** (65/100, inferred): The page content is unavailable, so the critic’s verdict and specific praise or complaint cannot be determined. The visible text only shows a browser-check message. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-2-movie-review-2021)
- **Sight and Sound**, BFI (65/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel thrilling but too close to the original’s formula to leave much resonance. They praise its tense set pieces and sound-focused approach, while noting that it offers little subtext. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/quiet-place-part-ii-abbott-famil-fight-survival)
- **Variety**, Peter Debruge (65/100, inferred): Debruge finds the sequel an unsettling, cleverly executed thriller, though its suspense cannot overcome glaring logical inconsistencies. He praises Krasinski’s ingenuity and the film’s sound-driven scares, while faulting its plot holes. [Read](https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-1234975538/)
- **The New York Times**, Jeannette Catsoulis (64/100, inferred): The page content was inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict and specific praise or complaint could not be verified. The available page text contains no review details. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/27/movies/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review.html)
- **Little White Lies**, David Jenkins (3/3/2): Jenkins finds the sequel occasionally effective but overly action-heavy and less scary than the original. He praises the opening disaster sequence while criticizing the contrived writing and sidelining of Regan. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Justin Chang (60/100, inferred): Chang finds the sequel enjoyable and tense, but less inspired and focused than its predecessor. He praises Regan’s compelling presence and the finely crafted soundscape, while noting that the expanding story weakens the intimacy. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-05-18/quiet-place-part-two-review-emily-blunt)
- **The Guardian**, Simran Hans (40/100, inferred): Hans finds the sequel skilful and effective as a genre exercise, but ultimately unsatisfying. She praises its pacing, cross-cutting and visceral sound design, while faulting its lack of soul. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jun/05/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-slick-horror-sequel)
- **The New Yorker**, Richard Brody (30/100, inferred): Brody finds the sequel polished and intermittently clever but ultimately cramped, unperceptive, and lacking meaningful characterization. He praises its meticulous use of small details to build suspense, while faulting its failure to see the larger picture. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/a-quiet-place-part-ii-reviewed-john-krasinskis-limited-view-of-horror)
- **Collider**, Vinnie Mancuso (A-): The critic finds the sequel a confident expansion that balances larger-scale scares with the Abbotts’ emotional story. He especially praises Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe, along with the sound design that places viewers in Regan’s experience. [Read](https://collider.com/a-quiet-place-2-review/)
- **Digital Spy**, Ian Sandwell (85/100, inferred): Sandwell finds the sequel tense, terrifying, and successful at expanding the original without simply repeating it. He especially praises Millicent Simmonds’ powerful performance and the tension of the film’s sound design. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a36515266/a-quiet-place-2-review/)
- **The Wrap**, Alonso Duralde (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel at least as riveting as its predecessor, praising its lean storytelling and sustained suspense. The performances and editing are singled out for conveying emotion and keeping the separate storylines tense and connected. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/a-quiet-place-part-ii-film-review-emily-blunt-john-krasinski/)
- **NME** (80/100, inferred): The critic finds it a strong, gripping sequel, though less original than the first film. They praise Krasinski’s fiendishly devised set pieces and the young leads’ emotionally affecting performances. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-a-gripping-horror-sequel-thats-worth-shouting-about-2949966)
- **HeyUGuys** (78/100, inferred): The review considers the sequel a worthy companion that confidently expands its predecessor without merely trying to be bigger. It praises Krasinski’s visual storytelling, sound design and the younger cast, while noting that dangling threads leave room for more. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review/)
- **Paste**, Jacob Oller (7.0/10): Oller finds the sequel an enjoyable, technically accomplished step down from the original, with its expanding world and familiar gimmicks bringing diminishing returns. He especially praises Krasinski’s focused direction, sound design and visual storytelling, which make small physical moments compelling. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/a-quiet-place/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review)
- **The Ringer**, Miles Surrey (70/100, inferred): Surrey finds the sequel an exciting, tense theatrical experience, though its familiar premise and abrupt sequel-baiting ending weaken it. He praises the soundless scenes for recreating the film’s palpable anxiety in an audience. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2021/06/01/movies/a-quiet-place-part-2-review-movie-theaters-silence)
- **/Film**, Hoai-Tran Bui (6.5/10): Bui finds the sequel a solid but clear step down from the original, weighed down by a familiar plot and contrivances. She praises the pairing of Cillian Murphy and Millicent Simmonds, along with Krasinski’s confident direction and occasional effective scares. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/581148/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review/)
- **Consequence**, Clint Worthington (63/100, inferred): Worthington finds the sequel thrilling but less emotionally grounded and more scattered than the original. He praises its nerve-shredding tension and sound design, while faulting the expanded action for making the creatures less frightening. [Read](https://consequence.net/2021/05/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review/)
- **Den of Geek**, Don Kaye (3/5): Kaye finds the sequel gripping and skillfully made, but held back by thin storytelling and contrived character choices. He praises the cast, especially Millicent Simmonds, and the suspenseful sound design. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review-john-krasinski-emily-blunt/)

## Details

- **Director:** John Krasinski
- **Director:** John Krasinski
- **Writer:** John Krasinski
- **Cinematography:** Polly Morgan
- **Editor:** Michael P. Shawver
- **Music:** Marco Beltrami
- **Production design:** Jess Gonchor
- **Costume design:** Kasia Walicka Maimone
- **Producer:** John Krasinski, Michael Bay, Bradley Fuller
- **Cast:** Emily Blunt as Evelyn Abbott; John Krasinski as Lee Abbott; Millicent Simmonds as Regan Abbott; Noah Jupe as Marcus Abbott; Cillian Murphy as Emmett; Djimon Hounsou as Man on Island; Okieriete Onaodowan as Police Officer; Scoot McNairy as Marina Man
- **Runtime:** 1h 37m
- **Release (Indonesia):** 26 May 2021
- **Genres:** Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
- **Budget:** $55 million
- **Box office:** $297 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpdDN9d9Jio

## Where to watch in Indonesia

- Apple TV: rent Rp 25,000, hd
- Apple TV: buy Rp 129,000, hd

*Checked 2026-10-03.*

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## If you liked this

- *The Birds* (1963), Fi1m 86: Ordinary places become unsafe, with sound doing much of the frightening work. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-birds.md)
- *Wait Until Dark* (1967): A confined thriller that makes the limits of perception painfully important.
- *Tremors* (1990), Fi1m 82: More jokes, equally careful geography, and creatures that make careless movement costly. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/tremors.md)
- *The Host* (2006): Another family faces a creature, with more unruly humour and political anger.
- *Under the Shadow* (2016), Fi1m 80: A mother protects her daughter as familiar domestic spaces become threatening. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/under-the-shadow.md)

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