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1989 · 108 min · PG

Back to the Future Part II

Directed by Robert Zemeckis · Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

Back to the Future Part II (1989) is a Adventure film, directed by Robert Zemeckis set during the 1950s–2010s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated PG.

A time travel, with a comedic tone. Themes of family & loyalty and greed & ambition play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Cast
Michael J. FoxChristopher LloydLea ThompsonThomas F. WilsonElisabeth ShueJames TolkanJeffrey WeissmanCasey Siemaszko

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Suburban
When
1950s1980s2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Time Travel
Themes
Family & LoyaltyGreed & Ambition
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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