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 and Dr. Emmett Brown 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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Joshua Mooney

Movieline

This second time around... is calculated and often tired, technically accomplished but lacking the first's energy and imagination.

Aug 19, 2025

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Charlotte Simmons

The Treatment (Substack)

It’s 100-ish minutes of Zemeckis and Gale caricaturizing the very enterprise that’s backing Part II (and pop culture on the whole) into this corner of gross commercialization.

Jul 23, 2025

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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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Manny F

Back Yo The Future (any of them) are certifiable masterpieces!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Meccassault

One of my all-time time favorite films, and it was so awesome seeing it in theaters again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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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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Linda L

My favorite movie of all time! This installment is the best of the trilogy. If you enjoy time-travel movies, this one definitely belongs on your must-watch list.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/25

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Pedro Henrique C

Back to the Future Part II remains a masterpiece of the trilogy, this film has a perfect feel that combines comedy, adventure and a lot of nostalgia.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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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 - Welcome Home, Jennifer

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Back to the Future Part II: Official Clip - Battle for the Book

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Back to the Future Part II: Official Clip - We Don't Need Roads

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Back to the Future Part II: Official Clip - Biff's World

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Back to the Future Part II: Official Clip - Marty Sneaks Past Himself

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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 and Dr. Emmett Brown 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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