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Back to the Future Part II 1989

Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown’s time-traveling adventures continue as they journey to the year 2015. Upon their arrival, they inadvertently disrupt the timeline, creating a bleak and altered version of Hill Valley. Marty's father is tragically killed, and Biff Tannen has become incredibly wealthy and powerful. To restore the original timeline and save Marty’s family, they must confront Biff and recover a stolen sports almanac that holds the key to his rise to power.

Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown’s time-traveling adventures continue as they journey to the year 2015. Upon their arrival, they inadvertently disrupt the timeline, creating a bleak and altered version of Hill Valley. Marty's father is tragically killed, and Biff Tannen has become incredibly wealthy and powerful. To restore the original timeline and save Marty’s family, they must confront Biff and recover a stolen sports almanac that holds the key to his rise to power.

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57

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8.3

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63%

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86%

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7.2 /10

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43rd British Academy Film Awards 1990

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Best Special Visual Effects

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On that fateful evening in October 1985, the eccentric but brilliant Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown burst onto the scene with his revolutionary DeLorean time machine. This event paved the way for Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and his girlfriend, Jennifer Parker, to embark on a thrilling adventure through time. As they vanished into the unknown, the nefarious Biff Tannen bore witness to their departure, already plotting his revenge.

Upon arriving in 2015, Doc Brown cleverly incapacitated Jennifer, leaving her in a desolate alleyway to shield her from the startling truths about her future. He issued a grave warning to Marty about their son Marty Jr., who would soon find himself entangled in a robbery orchestrated by Biff’s grandson, Griff. Marty was instructed to swap places with his future self and reject Griff’s nefarious offers. But as the taunts of Griff echoed, they ignited a high-stakes hoverboard chase that ultimately led to saving their children from a grim fate.

As preparations for their return to 1985 began, Doc discovered a sports almanac containing the results of major events from 1950 to 2000. He cautioned Marty against exploiting this newfound wealth of knowledge. However, just as they were about to dispose of the almanac, the police arrived, responding to a call about Jennifer’s condition. Unbeknownst to Doc and Marty, Biff had snatched the almanac and was in pursuit.

Meanwhile, Jennifer awoke to a troubling reality in her 2015 home, where she concealed herself from her family, struggling to understand the complex web of her future. Her relationship with Marty hung by a thread, as he had become embroiled in a dubious business venture and faced a devastating car accident that left him without a job. When Jennifer confronted her future self, she fainted, unable to cope with the profound impact of her revelations. In the chaos, Biff made off with the DeLorean, oblivious to the potential ramifications on their timeline.

As Marty navigated the altered landscape of 1985, he uncovered a dystopian reality where Biff, empowered by the almanac, reigned supreme over a town rife with corruption. Hill Valley had transformed into a nightmare, with Biff’s malevolent influence casting a shadow over the community. Tragically, Biff’s machinations had resulted in the untimely death of Marty’s father, George, in 1973, and forced Marty’s mother, Lorraine, into a loveless union with Biff himself. Meanwhile, in a cruel twist of fate, this alternate timeline’s Doc Brown had found himself confined to an institution.

Marty realized it was an older version of Biff who had wielded the almanac to rewrite history. This startling discovery propelled him on a mission to rectify the course of events. He shadowed the 1955 Biff, witnessing the moment he received the almanac from his future self—a catalyst for current events. Sticking to the shadows, Marty accompanied Biff to the high school dance, careful not to obstruct history. Yet, when Biff’s gang targeted another Marty performing onstage, he had no choice but to intervene, reclaiming the prized almanac in the process.

However, victory was fleeting as Biff baited Marty into a confrontation, resulting in yet another tense chase. With determination, Marty commandeered a hoverboard, skillfully pursuing Biff’s truck and reclaiming the almanac just as Biff collided with a manure truck for the second time in weeks.

To restore the fractured timeline, Marty shattered the almanac, erasing the chaos it had wrought. While Doc watched from above in the DeLorean, Marty was left reeling from the triumph. Suddenly, disaster struck as a lightning bolt struck the time machine, causing it to dissipate into thin air.

Moments later, a courier from Western Union delivered a letter to Marty from Doc Brown, revealing a shocking twist: the lightning strike had catapulted Doc 70 years into the past to 1885. In a state of panic, Marty embarked on a quest to find his friend and mentor, stumbling upon the 1955 Doc Brown, who was assisting another Marty in returning to 1985. Shocked by Marty’s unexpected arrival, Doc faltered, grappling with the weight of the situation.

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Original Theatrical Trailer

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Cars Featured in Back to the Future Part II

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AMC

1975

Hornet Sportabout

AMC

1971

Javelin

Barris

Kustom Industries Supervan

BMW

1976

633 CSi E24

BMW

1984

733i E23

Buick

1969

Skylark Custom

Buick

1952

Super

Buick

1946

unknown

Cadillac

M114

Chevrolet

1941

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