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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1989

Two rock-'n-rolling teens, on the verge of failing their class, set out on a quest to make the ultimate school history report after being presented with a time machine.

Movie details

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

“History is about to be rewritten by two guys who can't spell.”

1989 Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction 1h 30m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

Two rock-'n-rolling teens, on the verge of failing their class, set out on a quest to make the ultimate school history report after being presented with a time machine.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Stephen Herek

Written by

Ed Solomon · Chris Matheson

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Ted 'Theodore' Logan

Alex Winter

Alex Winter

Bill S. Preston

George Carlin

George Carlin

Rufus

Terry Camilleri

Terry Camilleri

Napoleon

Dan Shor

Dan Shor

Billy the Kid

Tony Steedman

Tony Steedman

Socrates

Rod Loomis

Rod Loomis

Freud

Court is in session

Put Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.