Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Marty McFly and Doc Brown race across time — from 2015 to a twisted alternate 1985 and back to 1955 — in this inventive, high-energy sequel.
Back to the Future Part II - Movie Information
- Original Title: Back to the Future Part II
- Release Year: 1989
- Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 48m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 22, 1989 (United States - PG), November 24, 1989 (Canada - PG), November 24, 1989 (United Kingdom - PG), December 21, 1989 (Germany - 12), December 20, 1989 (France - TP), December 7, 1989 (Australia - PG), December 14, 1989 (Brazil - L), October 21, 2015 (Mexico - A), December 22, 1989 (Italy - T), December 22, 1989 (Spain - A), January 13, 1990 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 回到未來II (TW), Regreso al Futuro II (ES), Back to the Future Part 2 (US), Atgal i ateiti II (LT), Vrnitev v prihodnost II (SI), בחזרה לעתיד II (IL), Tilbage til Fremtden del II (DK), De Volta para o Futuro 2 (BR)
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Back to the Future Part II - Plot
Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.
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Back to the Future Part II - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Robert Zemeckis
Main Cast
- Michael J. Fox
- Christopher Lloyd
- Lea Thompson
- Thomas F. Wilson
- Elisabeth Shue
- James Tolkan
- Jeffrey Weissman
- Casey Siemaszko
- Billy Zane
- J.J. Cohen
Writers
- Bob Gale
- Robert Zemeckis
Producers
- Bob Gale
- Neil Canton
Back to the Future Part II - FAQs
How accurate were Back to the Future Part II's 2015 predictions?
The film's vision of 2015 got some things right — flat-screen TVs, video calls, and fingerprint payments — but missed on others. Hoverboards and flying cars remain fictional, and fax machines, which the film imagined everywhere, were already fading by the real 2015.
Where can I stream Back to the Future Part II?
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Why does Marty end up back in 1955 again?
After Biff steals the DeLorean in 2015 and travels back to 1955 to give his younger self a sports almanac, he creates a dystopian alternate timeline. To undo the damage, Marty must return to 1955 — the same year as the original film — and intercept Biff before the almanac changes history.
Who are the main actors in Back to the Future Part II?
The film stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown, Lea Thompson as Lorraine, Thomas F. Wilson as Biff and Griff Tannen, and Elisabeth Shue as Jennifer. Fox also plays Marty McFly Junior and Marlene McFly in the 2015 sequences.
What is the age rating for Back to the Future Part II?
Back to the Future Part II is rated PG in the United States, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger children. The film contains mild action, comic peril, and some thematic intensity but nothing that warrants a stricter rating.
Was Back to the Future Part II filmed back-to-back with Part III?
Yes. Robert Zemeckis and the production team shot Back to the Future Part II and Part III consecutively to manage costs and scheduling. Filming began in February 1989, with both sequels produced simultaneously before Part II's theatrical release in November 1989.
How long is Back to the Future Part II?
Back to the Future Part II has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes (108 minutes). The film moves briskly across three distinct time periods — 2015, an alternate 1985, and 1955 — making its running time feel tightly packed with plot and invention.
What are some movies similar to Back to the Future Part II?
If you enjoyed Back to the Future Part II, you might also like Back to the Future (1985) and Back to the Future Part III (1990) for more time-travel adventure, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) for classic Spielberg-era action-comedy, and WALL·E (2008) for imaginative sci-fi storytelling.
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