Back to the Future Part II

1989, Fantasy/Comedy, 1h 47m

61 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Back to the Future II is far more uneven than its predecessor, but its madcap highs outweigh the occasionally cluttered machinations of an overstuffed plot. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In this zany sequel, time-traveling duo Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) return from saving Marty's future son from disaster, only to discover their own time transformed. In this nightmarish version of Hill Valley, Marty's father has been murdered and Biff Tannen, Marty's nemesis, has profited. After uncovering the secret to Biff's success -- a sports almanac from the future -- Marty and the Doc embark on a quest to repair the space-time continuum.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Fantasy, Comedy, Sci-fi, Adventure
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Robert Zemeckis
  • Producer:
    Neil Canton, Bob Gale
  • Writer:
    Bob Gale
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $116.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
  • Sound Mix:
    Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby SR, Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm

Cast & Crew

Michael J. Fox
Marty McFly, Marty McFly Jr., Marlene McFly
Christopher Lloyd
Dr. Emmett Brown
Lea Thompson
Lorraine Baines, McFly, Tannen
Tom Wilson
Biff Tannen, Griff Tannen
Harry Waters Jr.
Marvin Berry
Charles Fleischer
Terry
Joe Flaherty
Western Union Man
Flea
Needles
Elisabeth Shue
Jennifer Parker, McFly
James Tolkan
Mr. Strickland
Jeffrey Weissman
George McFly
Crispin Glover
George McFly (archive footage)
Casey Siemaszko
3-D
Billy Zane
Match
J.J. Cohen
Skinhead
Robert Zemeckis
Director
Bob Gale
Screenwriter
Neil Canton
Producer
Bob Gale
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Executive Producer
Frank Marshall
Executive Producer
Steven Spielberg
Executive Producer
Steve Starkey
Associate Producer
Sammy Hagar
Original Song
Alan Silvestri
Original Song
Dean Cundey
Cinematography
Harry Keramidas
Film Editing
Arthur Schmidt
Film Editing
Mike Fenton
Casting
Valorie Massalas
Casting
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Critic Reviews for Back to the Future Part II

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Audience Reviews for Back to the Future Part II

  • Jun 20, 2016
    The second film picks right up where the first one leaves off. There is trouble in the future that Doc Brown and Marty have to correct. This time they take Marty's girlfriend with them. This one has an interesting intermingling of storylines/timelines as they travel to the future then to the past. Still a great film despite losing only just a little of what the first film had.
    Patrick W Super Reviewer
  • Nov 18, 2015
    "Back To The Future: Part II" is a good sequel to 1985's "Back To The Future". The acting is good mainly from "Michael J. Fox" and "Christopher Lloyd". "Back To The Future: Part II" has an okay plot to it. The antagonist in this film "Biff" portrayed by "Thomas F. Wilson" he is just a aggravating guy, in the middle you just want him to die. In the end does he get justice? NO, not really. This is what annoyed me in the movie. The special effects in this movie are okay, nothing mind blowing. Music in this movie is good some parts are thrilling, mainly towards the end of the movie. If you like the original "Back To The Future" I suggest watching this film, it's still a good movie. And I give "Back To The Future: Part II" a 6.5/10.
    Steve G Super Reviewer
  • Oct 21, 2015
    An absolutely superb movie and my favourite of the series. Another timeless cinema classic.
    Ian W Super Reviewer
  • Apr 16, 2015
    I thought it would be almost exactly like the first, and thank the heavens it wasn't. Though a sequel to an already creative and inventive film, it managed to offer new stuff. Kudos.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
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