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Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

  • 19911991
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
76K
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POPULARITY
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Keanu Reeves, William Sadler, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
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A tyrant from the future creates evil android doubles of Bill and Ted and sends them back to eliminate the originals.A tyrant from the future creates evil android doubles of Bill and Ted and sends them back to eliminate the originals.A tyrant from the future creates evil android doubles of Bill and Ted and sends them back to eliminate the originals.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
76K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,471
88
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    • Director
      • Peter Hewitt
    • Writers
      • Chris Matheson(based on characters created by)
      • Ed Solomon(based on characters created by)
    • Stars
      • Keanu Reeves
      • Alex Winter
      • William Sadler
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Peter Hewitt
    • Writers
      • Chris Matheson(based on characters created by)
      • Ed Solomon(based on characters created by)
    • Stars
      • Keanu Reeves
      • Alex Winter
      • William Sadler
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 177User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos6

    Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
    Trailer 2:01
    Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
    Where Did Keanu Reeves Hide a 'Bill & Ted' Easter Egg?
    Clip 3:03
    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
    Keanu's Endless Summer or Reeves Reloaded
    Clip 3:09
    Keanu's Endless Summer or Reeves Reloaded
    Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter on Bill, Ted, & Their Little Usses
    Interview 2:55
    Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter on Bill, Ted, & Their Little Usses
    Who Was Almost Cast in 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'?
    Video 3:32
    Who Was Almost Cast in 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'?

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    Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves, William Sadler, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves, William Sadler, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    William Sadler in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves, William Sadler, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves, Joss Ackland, George Carlin, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Keanu Reeves, William Sadler, Annette Azcuy, George Carlin, Sarah Trigger, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)

    Top cast

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    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Ted
    Alex Winter
    Alex Winter
    • Bill…
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Grim Reaper
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • De Nomolos
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Ms. Wardroe
    George Carlin
    George Carlin
    • Rufus
    Amy Stoch
    Amy Stoch
    • Missy
    • (as Amy Stock-Poynton)
    Jim Martin
    Jim Martin
    • Sir James Martin
    Hal Landon Jr.
    Hal Landon Jr.
    • Captain Logan
    Annette Azcuy
    Annette Azcuy
    • Elizabeth
    Sarah Trigger
    Sarah Trigger
    • Joanna
    Chelcie Ross
    Chelcie Ross
    • Colonel Oats
    Taj Mahal
    Taj Mahal
    • Gatekeeper
    Robert Noble
    • Bach
    Hal Landon Sr.
    • Thomas Edison
    Eleni Kelakos
    • Ria Paschelle
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Deputy James
    J. Patrick McNamara
    J. Patrick McNamara
    • Mr. Preston
    • Director
      • Peter Hewitt
    • Writers
      • Chris Matheson(based on characters created by)
      • Ed Solomon(based on characters created by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The evil character from the future is called "De Nomolos", which is writer and producer Ed Solomon's name spelled backwards.
    • Goofs
      When Death falls from the sky after Bill and Ted are resurrected, he hits the ground wearing black and white shoes, when he had been always seen in bare feet.
    • Quotes

      Grim Reaper: [rapping] You might be a king or a little street sweeper, but sooner or later you dance with the reaper.

      [Twirls Scythe over his head and ducks so blade doesn't hit it]

      Grim Reaper: Heh heh! Get down with your bad self!

    • Crazy credits
      "Be Excellent to Each Other and Party On."
    • Alternate versions
      The original script had many differences, some that were filmed but cut out. These scenes remain in the novel and comic book adaptions and bits heard in the soundtrack.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Frollo Show: Frollo Misses his Mother (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      The Reaper
      Written, Performed & Produced by Steve Vai

      Published by Sy Vy Music / OPC Music Publishing, Inc.

      Courtesy of Relativity Records

    User reviews177

    Review
    Review
    Top review
    A Film That Puts The "Fun" Back In "Funny"
    Who says sequels can't be as good as originals? This movie proves that that is not always true. It was well-written, more mature, and just out-and-out funnier than its predecessor. Alex Winter once again showed great comic timing as Bill, although the film was absolutely stolen by William Sadler as Death ("Don't overlook MY butt. I work out every day, and reaping burns a lot of calories"). Some may call it stupid humor, but that's not really the case; the funniest scenes in the movie - such as the Twister scene or "20 Questions" - are original, well-played, and just plain clever. We all know Keanu Reeves has never been known so much for his acting, but he's above his average here, and Winter, Sadler, and George Carlin are all great fun.

    Certainly this film can't appeal to everyone. If the idea of, say, Death playing Battleship, Clue, and Twister doesn't seem funny to you, you probably won't like it (although you may want to lighten up a little). If it does, well then you'll probably agree with me on this: Bill & Ted rock!!!
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    • GirlwonderReturns
    • Oct 27, 2000

    FAQ8

    • Is the "Bill & Ted" series based on a book?
    • Where and when does the movie take place?
    • Do the Wyld Stallyns really exist?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Bill & Ted Go to Hell
    • Filming locations
      • Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Nelson Entertainment
      • Interscope Communications
      • Nelson Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,037,513
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,241,268
      • Jul 21, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,039,850
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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