Back to the Future Part II (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1989, Back to the Future Part II is a comedy, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 108 minutes. “Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marty and Doc are at it again in this wacky sequel to the 1985 blockbuster 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.
Who’s in it. Back to the Future Part II stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly / Marty McFly Jr. / Marlene McFly, Christopher Lloyd as Emmett Brown, Lea Thompson as Lorraine McFly and Thomas F. Wilson as Biff Tannen / Griff Tannen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Back to the Future Part II has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $332M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to the Future Part II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to the Future Part II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
- In US, Back to the Future Part II is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back to the Future Part II worth watching?
- Back to the Future Part II holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Back to the Future Part II?
- Back to the Future Part II stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson and Elisabeth Shue.
- When was Back to the Future Part II released?
- Back to the Future Part II was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.