Common Sense Media Review
By Kat Halstead
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Strong language in likable but less impactful sequel.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
In BANK OF DAVE 2: THE LOAN RANGER, Dave (Rory Kinnear) is enjoying the success of taking on the financial world to set up his own fairer bank. Appearing on TV and radio shows to tell his story, he's met by a caller describing her nightmare experience with a payday loan. Unable to shake his concern, Dave researches other people who've been impacted and soon he's teaming up with local Citizens Advice volunteer Oliver (Amit Shah) and U.S. financial journalist Jessica (Chrissy Metz) to try and take the companies down.
Is It Any Good?
Everyone loves an underdog story, and it's easy to root for this film's central character, an unassuming man with a heart of gold. Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger steps back into similar territory as the original, but now that Dave runs his own bank and has become a minor celebrity from his success, there's something less engaging about beginning the cycle again. There's no doubting the importance of his mission in taking on payday loan companies, but the stakes never feel as high and the payoff loses its emotional impact a little. That said, just like the original, it's full of warmth and likable characters—the introduction of Shah and Metz into the mix adds a fun dynamic—and stories that show the very human impact behind the shocking statistics. Fans of the first film or, in fact the band, will enjoy the sequel coming full circle with an appearance from Def Leppard, and cameos from popular British TV presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary add further star power. It's an enjoyable movie with a strong message, it just doesn't maintain quite the same interest level as the first.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the financial issues that are mentioned in Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger. Were you aware of some of the potential dangers of using payday loan companies before watching the movie? Why is it important for films to highlight things like this?
The movie is an underdog story at heart. Why is Dave so easy to root for? How does the film compare to other underdog stories you've seen? What defines an underdog?
Characters show courage, perseverance, compassion, integrity, and teamwork. Why are these important character strengths? Have you ever made a difference by using any of them in you own life?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : March 13, 2026
- Cast : Rory Kinnear , Amit Shah , Chrissy Metz
- Director : Chris Foggin
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Quiver Distribution
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Activism
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Integrity , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 104 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : March 10, 2026
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate