Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Marty and Doc's whimsical time-traveling adventure to 2015 quickly becomes a brisk, chaotic chase through multiple eras.
Marty and Doc are at it again 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.
How intense is Back to the Future Part II?
Back to the Future Part II has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG.
What Back to the Future Part II feels like
- Tone
- whimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
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Is Back to the Future Part II scary?
No. Back to the Future Part II is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Back to the Future Part II gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Back to the Future Part II sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Back to the Future Part II OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Back to the Future Part II?
Back to the Future Part II runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Back to the Future Part II?
Back to the Future Part II is streaming on Starz.
Does Back to the Future Part II have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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