Is Back to the Future Part II appropriate for children?

# Back to the Future Part II – Parent Guide Marty and Doc travel to 2015 to fix family problems, but encounter complications involving a sports almanac and an antagonistic bully. The PG-rated film contains only mild action sequences with no profanity, sexual content, or scary moments, making it generally appropriate for children who enjoy adventure and science fiction comedies.

What age is Back to the Future Part II suitable for?

Our verdict for Back to the Future Part II is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Back to the Future Part II safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1989

Rating

Genre

Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

Synopsis

Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.

Cast

Michael J. Fox

Marty McFly / Marty McFly Junior / Marlene McFly

Christopher Lloyd

Doctor Emmett Brown

Lea Thompson

Lorraine

Thomas F. Wilson

Biff Tannen / Griff

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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