Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
“History is about to be rewritten by two guys who can't spell.”
Synopsis
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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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-11
Top Cast
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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
Bernie Casey
Mr. Ryan
Amy Stoch
Missy / Mom
J. Patrick McNamara
Mr. Preston
Frazier Bain
Deacon
Diane Franklin
Princess Joanna
Kimberley Kates
Princess Elizabeth
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.05x
+$30.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Solomon, Chris Matheson
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.5M
- Production Studios
- DEG, Nelson Entertainment, Interscope Communications, Soisson/Murphy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Herek
Ed Solomon, Chris Matheson
David Newman
Tim Suhrstedt
Larry Bock, Patrick Rand
Joel Soisson, Scott Kroopf, Michael S. Murphey, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Soisson
Producer
Scott Kroopf
Producer
Michael S. Murphey
Producer
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
Larry Bock
Editor
Stephen Herek
Director
Patrick Rand
Editor
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
Ed Solomon
Writer
Chris Matheson
Writer
Barry Nolan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure about?
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.
Who directed Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was directed by Stephen Herek.
Who stars in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?
The principal cast of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure includes Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, Terry Camilleri, Dan Shor.
When was Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure released and how long is it?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $40.5M at the worldwide box office (4.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).