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Back to the Future Part II (1989) -- After visiting 2015, Marty must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985... without interfering with his first trip.
Back to the Future Part II (1989) -- Dehydrated pizza is served for dinner in the future household of Marty McFly.
Back to the Future Part II (1989) -- A Western Union delivery man delivers Marty a letter from Doc in the past.
Back to the Future Part II (1989) -- Doc surprises Marty and Jennifer with an urgent request to come into the future to save their kids.
Back to the Future Part II (1989) -- Marty escapes from Biff - again - on a hovering skateboard from the future.

Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Robert Zemeckis
Writers (WGA):
Robert Zemeckis (characters) &
Bob Gale (characters) ...
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Release Date:
22 November 1989 (USA) more
Tagline:
Getting back was only the beginning. more
Plot:
After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985... without interfering with his first trip. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
Best time travel adventure! more

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  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Paradox (USA) (fake working title)
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Runtime:
108 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints)

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Trivia:
Originally only one sequel was planned. The script for this sequel, known as "Paradox" included all the elements of both Parts II and III, but compressed to fit into one movie. However, it was revealed with the release of the DVD set that there was an even earlier script which involved Marty meeting up with his parents while they're college students in the sixties. (This was probably dropped because no matter how you cut it, George and Lorraine wouldn't have been in college during the "Protest Era", they were too old.) more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the Delorean lands in the alley in 2015, the wheel nuts are different than in all other shots of the car and the black DMC logo on the wheels is missing. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Young Jennifer: How 'bout a ride, mister?
Marty McFly: Jennifer! Oh, man, are you a sight for sore eyes; let me look at you.
Young Jennifer: Marty, you're acting like you haven't seen me in a week.
Marty McFly: I haven't.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Retarded Animal Babies (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Papa Loves Mambo more

FAQ

When the DoLorean is struck by lightning, the sky flashes the number 99 seemingly written in fire, what does this number mean?
How did Doc go back to 1885 without hitting 88 mph?
Why is Biff in pain after returning the DeLorean?
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27 out of 30 people found the following comment useful:-
Best time travel adventure!, 29 March 2005
10/10
Author: Björn De Water from Netherlands

As a huge BTTF fan, I have to admit that this is the best BTTF flick ever made. It has all the ingredients to please all audience of any age. I personally like the 50's stuff in it, but I am also a huge 80's fan (the present in the movie) and the future is just hilarious. Of course...it has been almost two decades since this movie came out, and now we know that the future that is shown in BTTF 2 is a bit funny, but hey...do you remember Total Recall? Now THAT is also a future that would never see daylight, but at least the BTTF 2 future is amusing.

I have seen this movie over a dozen times, and I tried to find things that don't match, movie mistakes etc. (yes..I am a pain in the ..)but the thing is, I KNOW that there are mistakes (like reflections in window glass) but this movie keeps your mind drifting away, enchanted by the great story and great moments. Of course Spielberg never intended to have more ingredients then the past (50's), the present and the future. But almost 20 years later...it is also a (another) great movie to see what the 80's were all about. (so another great moment for people of my age, born in the late 70's)

I recommend this movie to ANYONE, but watch BTTF(the first movie) first, because you can't watch part 2 or 3 without watching it in the right sequence.

Have fun! (I recommend the trilogy box, you can purchase it anywhere)

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