Back to the Future Part II

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Back to the Future Part II

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Released Nov 22, 1989

1h 47m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

Adventure

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Mike McGrady

Newsday

While the funny-bone is being gently tickled, the eye is constantly diverted. Unfortunately, and I find this true of every Zemeckis movie, neither the mind nor the heart is ever fully engaged.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 22, 2015

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David Jenkins

Little White Lies

Imperfect, but very lovable.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 22, 2015

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

A surprisingly oppressive, rapid-fire, noisy, gadget-filled action picture lacking the emotion of the original film.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 29, 2015

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David Reddish

CBR

Back to the Future Part II left the biggest mark on popular culture, sparking imagination and inspiring more adventure. Whatever its flaws or negativity it inspired from fans of the first movie, it remains the defining entry in the series.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 19, 2024

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Hannah Rose

CBR

One of the greatest and subtlest selling points of Back to the Future was its cuteness. It might be odd, even trivial, to call a big-budget, epic sci-fi film cute, but this is an accurate description

Rated: 9/10

Apr 30, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Like fellow second child Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, it has to contend with doltish charges of being too cold.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 14, 2023

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yuka

back to the future3 please! best movie all that time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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LM

Loved it all over again! Please do this more often!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Audience Member

Back to the Future Part II is just as good as the first one. The performance of the actors/actresses are phenomenal. I love how it instantly continues from the first film. Best trilogy in film history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Garrett B

Not as good as the first but still thrilling

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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MG_Claymore C

When I was a kid I always thought of part 2 has being the best one on the trio. It's certainly the one I've watched the most. Its a good sequel and it ties in well enough with the first one. I must say as someone who has lived through 2015, it looks nothing like as portrayed in the film. Which is a shame. After all, i am writing from the future. Now that I've grown up a bit, although I still like part 2. I now think the first part is the superior film. "47! That's one hell of a good face lift."

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Felix B

Despite the unrealistic predictions this is a brilliant sequel to what was a good film and I think this is the best film in the series.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Robert Zemeckis

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Michael J. Fox

Marty McFly

Christopher Lloyd

Dr. Emmett Brown

Lea Thompson

Lorraine Baines

Tom Wilson

Biff Tannen

Harry Waters Jr.

Marvin Berry

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Back to the Future Part II: Official Clip - The Almanac

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Back to the Future Part II: Official Clip - Hover Board Chase

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Back to the Future Part II: Official Clip - Marty Gives Biff CPR

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Back to the Future Part II: Official Clip - Marty Tricks Biff

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Producer: Neil Canton, Bob Gale
Screenwriter: Bob Gale
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 1989, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $116.4M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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