Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is a 1989 American science fiction comedy film directed by Stephen Herek and written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon. The first installment of the Bill & Ted franchise, it stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter and George Carlin. It follows Bill (Winter) and Ted (Reeves), who travel through time to assemble historical figures for their high school history presentation.

Keanu Charles Reeves is a Canadian actor. Known for his phlegmatic disposition in roles spanning numerous genres, he has established himself as a leading man in action cinema. In 2020, The New York Times called him one of the greatest actors of the 21st century, and Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. In 2024, Gold House recognized him as one of the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific leaders who have influenced American culture and society in the last year.