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Back to the Future Part II

1989 · Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Explore the real-world connections to Back to the Future Part II, with each location linked to its own story and evidence.

Explore the film’s geography.

These existing site references are not exact scene or camera positions. Access notes and sources remain attached to each location.

  • General reference · Restricted access · Coordinate precision: site · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. Seen from the tram on the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood; the backlot is a working lot, so what is dressed and open changes.

  • General reference · Restricted access · Coordinate precision: site · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A working school. Look from the street; going on campus may need permission.

  • General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. An active church at Franklin and Highland. Ask the church office about visiting the hall.

The places behind the film.

Courthouse Square, Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, Universal City

Seen from the tram on the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood; the backlot is a working lot, so what is dressed and open changes.

Hill Valley, 2015

For Part II the square was dressed as Hill Valley in 2015.

Production: Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, Universal City · Depicted: Courthouse Square, Universal Studios (stand-in)

Whittier High School

12417 Philadelphia Street, Whittier

A working school. Look from the street; going on campus may need permission.

Hill Valley High again

Whittier High School again doubled for Hill Valley High in Part II.

Production: 12417 Philadelphia Street, Whittier · Depicted: Whittier High School (stand-in)

Hollywood United Methodist Church

6817 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood

An active church at Franklin and Highland. Ask the church office about visiting the hall.

The second dance

The church gymnasium hosted a second Enchantment Under the Sea dance for Part II.

Production: 6817 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood · Depicted: Hollywood United Methodist Church (stand-in)

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City links can describe a broad production area or the source catalogue’s city collection. The named-site references retain their own geography.

Production locations in the source record.

The film’s Wikidata record lists these production locations. Exact filming areas and visitor access have not yet been established here.

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