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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Keanu Reeves, Robert V. Barron, Terry Camilleri, George Carlin, Al Leong, Tony Steedman, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Two seemingly dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine.
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Two seemingly-dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine.Two seemingly-dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine.Two seemingly-dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
129K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,132
443
  • Director
    • Stephen Herek
  • Writers
    • Chris Matheson
    • Ed Solomon
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Alex Winter
    • George Carlin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Herek
  • Writers
    • Chris Matheson
    • Ed Solomon
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Alex Winter
    • George Carlin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 274User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Where Did Keanu Reeves Hide a 'Bill & Ted' Easter Egg?
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    Where Did Keanu Reeves Hide a 'Bill & Ted' Easter Egg?
    What We Know About 'Bill & Ted Face the Music' ... So Far
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    What We Know About 'Bill & Ted Face the Music' ... So Far
    '80s Movie Quiz With "Stranger Things" Star Gaten Matarazzo
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    '80s Movie Quiz With "Stranger Things" Star Gaten Matarazzo
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    'Bill & Ted' Tangle With Death and Middle Age in Threequel
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    'Bill & Ted' Tangle With Death and Middle Age in Threequel
    Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter on Bill, Ted, & Their Little Usses
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    Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter on Bill, Ted, & Their Little Usses

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    Jane Wiedlin, Robert V. Barron, Clifford David, Al Leong, Rod Loomis, and Tony Steedman in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves, George Carlin, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves, Dan Shor, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    George Carlin in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves, Dan Shor, Tony Steedman, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves, Tony Steedman, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves, George Carlin, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves, Dan Shor, Tony Steedman, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves, Tony Steedman, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
    Keanu Reeves, Tony Steedman, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

    Top cast

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    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Ted 'Theodore' Loganas Ted 'Theodore' Logan
    Alex Winter
    Alex Winter
    • Bill S. Prestonas Bill S. Preston
    George Carlin
    George Carlin
    • Rufusas Rufus
    Terry Camilleri
    Terry Camilleri
    • Napoleonas Napoleon
    Dan Shor
    Dan Shor
    • Billy the Kidas Billy the Kid
    Tony Steedman
    Tony Steedman
    • Socratesas Socrates
    Rod Loomis
    Rod Loomis
    • Freudas Freud
    Al Leong
    Al Leong
    • Genghis Khanas Genghis Khan
    Jane Wiedlin
    Jane Wiedlin
    • Joan of Arcas Joan of Arc
    Robert V. Barron
    Robert V. Barron
    • Abraham Lincolnas Abraham Lincoln
    Clifford David
    Clifford David
    • Beethovenas Beethoven
    Hal Landon Jr.
    Hal Landon Jr.
    • Captain Loganas Captain Logan
    Bernie Casey
    Bernie Casey
    • Mr. Ryanas Mr. Ryan
    Amy Stoch
    Amy Stoch
    • Missyas Missy
    • (as Amy Stock-Poynton)
    • …
    J. Patrick McNamara
    J. Patrick McNamara
    • Mr. Prestonas Mr. Preston
    Frazier Bain
    • Deaconas Deacon
    Diane Franklin
    Diane Franklin
    • Princess Joannaas Princess Joanna
    Kimberley Kates
    Kimberley Kates
    • Princess Elizabethas Princess Elizabeth
    • (as Kimberley LaBelle)
    • Director
      • Stephen Herek
    • Writers
      • Chris Matheson
      • Ed Solomon
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    In the small town of San Dimas, a few miles away from Los Angeles, there are two nearly brain dead teenage boys going by the names of Bill S, Preston ESQ. and Ted Theodore Logan, they have a dream together of starting their own rock and roll band called the "Wyld Stallyns". Unfortunately, they are still in high school and on the verge of failing out of their school as well, and if they do not pass their upcoming history report, they will be separated as a result of Ted's father sending him to military school. But, what Bill and Ted do not know is that they must stay together to save the future. So, a man from the future named Rufus came to help them pass their report. So, both Bill and Ted decided to gather up historical figures which they need for their report. They are hoping that this will help them pass their report so they can stay together. —John Wiggins
    • time travel
    • reference to star wars
    • abraham lincoln character
    • joan of arc character
    • napoleon bonaparte character
    • 457 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • History is about to be rewritten by two guys who can't spell...
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Music
      • Romance
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      For years, Keanu Reeves lamented that his epitaph would be "Here lies Keanu Reeves. He played Ted."
    • Goofs
      When Bill and Ted pick up Genghis Khan in Outer Mongolia, the screen card says it's 1209. During the report, Bill says they picked him up in 1269. Genghis Khan died in 1227. In 1269, the Mongol Empire was ruled by Kublai Khan, Genghis' grandson.
    • Quotes

      Ted: Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.

    • Alternate versions
      In the Television version, there are a few minor dialogue edits. For example, in the scene where Ted falls down a flight of stairs in a suit of armor and a "medieval dude" run the suit through, Bill says to the man who did that "You killed Ted you medieval Dickweed", the Dialogue is changed to "You killed Ted you medieval 'Bonehead'"
    • Connections
      Edited from War and Peace (1956)
    • Soundtracks
      I Can't Break Away
      Written by Mitch Bottler and Gary Zekley

      Published by Colgems - EMI Music Inc. and Teenie Bopper Music

      Performed by Big Pig

      Produced by Nick Launay

      Courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.

    User reviews274

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Totally Excellent!
    "Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure" is most definitely just that! This is just an all around FUN movie! The plot is far from anything serious, but deep down there are some good morals and such things to take from this film. "Be Excellent To Each Other" That is some good advice, is it not?

    The comedy in this film is just superb! I've seen this movie more times than I can count with my fingers and every time it gets even better! There are so many lines in this film that you just can't help but repeat, because they're just so funny and well done! There are a number of times that I find myself just cracking up at the scene, situation, or what have you. If you don't laugh at least a little during the course of this film, then I think you've got some problems.

    The acting is great. Everybody knocks Keanu Reeves for his acting, but I think he's great. And he does a great job in this film. Alex Winter also plays a great part. The rest of the cast is great too.

    Not only is the comedy and the acting great, but there are some REALLY good science fiction sort of idea's in this film. The scene where Bill and Ted meet the future Bill and Ted is just amazingly well done, and such a cool idea. I love that you first see the scene from the perspective of one set of Bill and Ted's, and then later the Bill and Ted that the story follows becomes the other set of Bill and Ted's. Did that make sense? Well, anyway, see the movie and you'll know what I'm talking about. There were a few other really good scenes and ideas throughout the film.

    All in all, I would definitely recommend seeing this film, it's not a complex story by any means, and just a whole lot of fun. Try not to take the film too seriously and you'll hopefully enjoy it. I truly hope that you enjoy this film. Thanks for reading,

    -Chris
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    • LebowskiT1000
    • Aug 27, 2002

    FAQ10

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    • Where and when does the movie take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
      • Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
    • Also known as
      • Dudes
    • Filming locations
      • Metrocenter Mall - 9801 N. Metro Pkwy W., Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)
      • De Laurentiis Film Partners
      • Interscope Communications
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,485,039
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,167,651
      • Feb 20, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,508,994
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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