Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure(1989)
“History is about to be rewritten by two guys who can't spell.”
Overview
Bill and Ted are high school buddies starting a band. They are also about to fail their history class—which means Ted would be sent to military school—but receive help from Rufus, a traveller from a future where their band is the foundation for a perfect society. With the use of Rufus' time machine, Bill and Ted travel to various points in history, returning with important figures to help them complete their final history presentation.
Director
Stephen Herek
Studio
DEG
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$41M
Cast
Keanu Reeves
as Ted 'Theodore' Logan
Alex Winter
as Bill S. Preston
George Carlin
as Rufus
Terry Camilleri
as Napoleon
Dan Shor
as Billy the Kid
Tony Steedman
as Socrates
Rod Loomis
as Freud
Al Leong
as Genghis Khan
Jane Wiedlin
as Joan of Arc
Robert V. Barron
as Abraham Lincoln
Clifford David
as Beethoven
Hal Landon Jr.
as Captain Logan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$41M
Production Companies
DEG • Nelson Entertainment • Interscope Communications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989).
What is Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure about?▼
Bill and Ted are high school buddies starting a band. They are also about to fail their history class—which means Ted would be sent to military school—but receive help from Rufus, a traveller from a future where their band is the foundation for a perfect society. With the use of Rufus' time machine, Bill and Ted travel to various points in history, returning with important figures to help them complete their final history presentation.
Who directed Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?▼
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was directed by Stephen Herek and released in 1989. It is a adventure, comedy, science fiction film.
How long is Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?▼
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?▼
The cast of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure includes Keanu Reeves as Ted 'Theodore' Logan, Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston, George Carlin as Rufus, Terry Camilleri as Napoleon, Dan Shor as Billy the Kid and more.
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