Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)

5.9PG-1391 minDirector: Dean Parisot

2020 science fiction comedy film

Bill & Ted Face the Music is a 2020 American science fiction comedy film directed by Dean Parisot and written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon. It is the third film in the Bill & Ted film series, and the sequel to Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991). Alex Winter, Keanu Reeves, and William Sadler reprise their roles as Bill, Ted, and the Grim Reaper, respectively; while Kristen Schaal, Samara Weaving, Jack Haven, Anthony Carrigan, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, Holland Taylor, Kid Cudi, Jillian Bell and Beck Bennett join the cast. In the film, Bill and Ted must write a song to unite humanity before space-time is destroyed. The script was laid out as early as 2010, but a production deal was not confirmed until 2018. Filming commenced on July 1, 2019.

Bill & Ted Face the Music was simultaneously released in theaters and through Premium VOD in the United States on August 28, 2020, by United Artists Releasing. It received generally positive reviews from critics for the performances and story, with many calling it a welcome return to form for the series.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Bill & Ted Face the Music about?
Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) — Once told they'd save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, two would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.
Is Bill & Ted Face the Music based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bill & Ted Face the Music scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.