Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
“History is about to be rewritten by two guys who can't spell.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is a 1989 English-language adventure, comedy and science fiction film directed by Stephen Herek. The cast is led by Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was produced by DEG, Nelson Entertainment, and Interscope Communications and made in United States of America. It was released on February 17, 1989, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $41 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Writers
- Chris Matheson, Ed Solomon
- Release date
- February 17, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $41 million
- Production
- DEG, Nelson Entertainment, Interscope Communications
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure cast & crew
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was directed by Stephen Herek and written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon.
The cast features 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 Tony Steedman as Socrates.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Tim Suhrstedt, and it was produced by Scott Kroopf and Michael S. Murphey.
Is Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure worth watching?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 2,109 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and science fiction, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Keanu Reeves
Ted 'Theodore' Logan
Alex Winter
Bill S. Preston
George Carlin
Rufus
Terry Camilleri
Napoleon
Dan Shor
Billy the Kid
Tony Steedman
Socrates
Rod Loomis
Freud
Al Leong
Genghis Khan
Jane Wiedlin
Joan of Arc
Robert V. Barron
Abraham Lincoln
Clifford David
Beethoven
Hal Landon Jr.
Captain Logan
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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure in United States?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure in?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German, Greek. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure rated?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 2,109 ratings.
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