Bill & Ted Face the Music
Two aging rockers race through time with their daughters to write the song that can finally fulfill their destiny and unite the universe.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- goofy
- earnest
- warm
- family movie night
- nostalgic rewatch
What critics said
Critics broadly found the long-delayed sequel uneven but likable, praising its wholesome goofiness, emotional sincerity, and ability to recapture the original franchise's charm.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story reunites Bill and Ted nearly three decades after their earlier adventures, focusing on their unfinished destiny as middle-aged fathers.
Bill and Ted must create a song capable of bringing people together and fulfilling a universe-level prophecy.
The heroes' deliberately goofy speech and behavior coexist with sincere devotion to one another, their families, and a hopeful vision of world peace.
Bill and Ted's daughters, Thea and Billie, become central partners in the musical and familial effort to save the future.
Films like Bill & Ted Face the Music, and why
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
shared time-travel comedy, musical energy, goofy futurism, and affectionate family adventure
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
shared irreverent science fiction comedy, middle-aged protagonists, and optimistic world-saving quest
School of Rock
shared uplifting music-centered comedy, intergenerational relationships, and belief in music's unifying power
Back to the Future Part III
shared breezy time-travel premise, family bonds, and playful retro-futurist adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Dean Parisot
- Release Date
- 2020-08-27
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (1129)
Cast
- Keanu Reeves
- Alex Winter
- Kristen Schaal
- Samara Weaving
- Jack Haven
- William Sadler
- Anthony Carrigan
- Erinn Hayes
- Jayma Mays
- Hal Landon Jr.
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bill & Ted Face the Music about?
- Two aging rockers race through time with their daughters to write the song that can finally fulfill their destiny and unite the universe.
- What is Bill & Ted Face the Music like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bill & Ted Face the Music as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bill & Ted Face the Music violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Bill & Ted Face the Music as mild.
- What did critics think of Bill & Ted Face the Music?
- Critics broadly found the long-delayed sequel uneven but likable, praising its wholesome goofiness, emotional sincerity, and ability to recapture the original franchise's charm.
- Which films are like Bill & Ted Face the Music?
- Films with a similar feel include Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, School of Rock, and Back to the Future Part III.
- How long is Bill & Ted Face the Music?
- Bill & Ted Face the Music runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bill & Ted Face the Music?
- In United States, Bill & Ted Face the Music is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, Amazon Video.
