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Back to the Future

He was never in time for his classes... He wasn't in time for his dinner... Then one day... he wasn't in his time at all.

1985 116 min ★ 8.3 (22,321) Released
Adventure Comedy Science Fiction

Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.

Original title
Back to the Future
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$19,000,000
Revenue
$381,109,762
Reviews & Ratings 6
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hamfaceman

Jan 4, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

The first time I saw this movie I was 6 or 7 years old and my friend had it on VHS and since then I can't count the number of times I have seen it. Such a fun time travel adventure movie.

Rob

Rob

May 21, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

A quintasential '80s movie. A time-jumping rollercoaster ride everyone will enjoy getting on board.

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Apr 22, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Everyone who's ever seen this movie loves it. We all wish we could go back in time. I know I do.

JPV852

JPV852

Oct 27, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

Not sure how many times I've seen this (first time was on VHS ~1986 or 87 I think) but still an incredibly fun sci-fi comedy with Fox and Lloyd working perfectly off one another. Holds up so well each and every time I re-visit. **4.5/5**

The Peruvian Post

The Peruvian Post

Feb 17, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

"Robert Zemeckis remains the beating heart of modern science-fiction films" The first time I have ever redacted a critic was down in 2015, since then, I learned how impressive productions could change lives and start movements throughout the world. Back To The Future represents one of those films, such a powerful, inspirational, comical, heartwarming, and innovative one. Probably, McFly and Doc Brown proffer the best duo-interaction I have ever beheld in an 80s film (which, happily, could end up being top-notch of all time). There are almost no blunders to be found because the flick essentially represents an instant classic of cinematic history as if to say, pure perfection. From this moment on, you might be thinking about the reason of having assessed the film as absolute perfection score. First and foremost, we discuss relating to breaking formulas and experiencing new paths, in other words, means opening new cinematic genres and improving them, that is to say, films which leave a significant legacy. Back To The Future follows the proper steps to provide that brand-new feature we were all hoping. Secondly, we balance the film's highest moments and ordinary moments with humour, some 50's nostalgia, some drama and (even) some action moments which results in a win-win the film provides a mixture of genres carefully well-managed and accurately-needed. Third, if the goal is the production of an instant classic, we will need to focus on the cast, because they are the ones who will perform during the whole film, they embody the heroes and villains; therefore, they become fundamental. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd are the film's core, as excellent as Vince Vaughn-Owen Wilson's 2005 Wedding Crashers, I daresay. Finally, but not least, the soundtrack and the environment, in spite of ending up being complementary, provides not only a trusting reality but an opportunity to show the audience the plot's main incidents. During the display, we will notice the most recurrent spots are the 80's and 50's at school, at traditional coffee shops and the streets, not forgetting the excellent pop-culture references introduced. The audience ought to congratulate Robert Zemeckis' mind and, also, the crucial support of his staff (one of whom was Steve Spielberg) owing to this masterpiece. The montage is proof that everyone who has an incredible imagination is capable of creating chef-d'oeuvres, delivering the audience such an extraordinary time. What is more exhilarating is the fact that then-president Ronald Reagan loved the film to the point that he used famous BTTF quotes, for example, during his 1986 State of Union Adress. What an achievement ladies and gentlemen! (90/100)

John Chard

John Chard

Jul 21, 2019 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Earth Angel And The Nuclear DeLorean. It's 1984 and director Robert Zemeckis, fresh from the success of Romancing The Stone, is trying to film Back To the Future - a film about a young teenager called Marty McFly who is accidentally sent back in time to 1955 and inadvertently risks the future of his family. Zemeckis is troubled by his leading man, Eric Stoltz, who just isn't capturing the youthful teenager exuberance that he wants for Marty McFly. Stoltz is jettisoned and in comes Michael J. Fox who was busy wowing audiences in the hugely popular sit-com Family Ties. Fox had been first choice anyway but couldn't get a release slot from shooting with Family Ties. Luckily the wasted time with Stoltz created an opening for Fox to play Marty McFly as well as work on the show - the result of which would turn out to be one of the most beloved fantasy trilogies of the modern era. It's honestly hard to find anyone who seriously doesn't like Back To The Future part one. The second one has its critics, because, lets face it, it's a bridge between two better films, while the third film loses some people because of its Western themed plot (the heathens that they are). Yet really this trilogy opener is as near perfect cinema for all the family as you could wish to view. It's a water tight script from Zemeckis and Bob Gale that not only encompasses witty time travel paradoxes, but also dares to be dramatic into the bargain. The first 15 minutes contains a real shocker that is as cheeky as it bold, something that really gives Marty's 1955 quest a real urgency that the audience can buy into as the comedy relief then comes in spades. The set pieces are first rate - hello skateboard - hello rock "n" roll 101, and the makers have fun in winking towards other notable sci-fi pictures along the way. Hell they even manage to deal in an Oedipal strand that is tasteful, handled superbly and garners guffaws aplenty. No mean feat that last one actually. Alan Silvestri provides a whirring & pleasing score and the theme song, The Power Of Love, by Huey Lewis & The News, is infectiously enjoyable. Finally it's the cast that seal the deal for why this is as good as it gets for fantasy escapist cinema. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson & Crispin Glover are the perfect quintet, each feeding off each other and doing justice to the excellently constructed story. Made for $19 million, Back To The Future went on to make a worldwide gross of over $381 million, and those are the kind of figures you really can't argue with. It's snappy, happy and down right funny, so really, if you don't like Back To The Future then seek medical help immediately. 10/10

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1950s bullying burlesque car race changing the past or future clock tower destiny excited fish out of water flying car guitar hidden identity hilarious invention inventor journey in the past kids lighthearted lightning love mad scientist optimistic race against time teenage life teenage love terrorism time travel
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Cast 48
Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Marty McFly

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Emmett Brown

Crispin Glover

Crispin Glover

George McFly

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Lorraine Baines

Claudia Wells

Claudia Wells

Jennifer Parker

Thomas F. Wilson

Thomas F. Wilson

Biff Tannen

Marc McClure

Marc McClure

Dave McFly

Wendie Jo Sperber

Wendie Jo Sperber

Linda McFly

George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Sam Baines

Frances Lee McCain

Frances Lee McCain

Stella Baines

James Tolkan

James Tolkan

Mr. Strickland

J.J. Cohen

J.J. Cohen

Skinhead

Casey Siemaszko

Casey Siemaszko

3-D

Billy Zane

Billy Zane

Match

Harry Waters, Jr.

Harry Waters, Jr.

Marvin Berry

Donald Fullilove

Donald Fullilove

Goldie Wilson

Lisa Freeman

Lisa Freeman

Babs

Cristen Kauffman

Cristen Kauffman

Betty

Elsa Raven

Elsa Raven

Clocktower Lady

Will Hare

Will Hare

Pa Peabody

Ivy Bethune

Ivy Bethune

Ma Peabody

Jason Marin

Jason Marin

Sherman Peabody

Katherine Britton

Katherine Britton

Peabody Daughter

Jason Hervey

Jason Hervey

Milton Baines

Maia Brewton

Maia Brewton

Sally Baines

Courtney Gains

Courtney Gains

Dixon

Richard L. Duran

Richard L. Duran

Terrorist

Jeff O'Haco

Jeff O'Haco

Terrorist Van Driver

Johnny Green

Johnny Green

Scooter Kid #1

Jamie Abbott

Jamie Abbott

Scooter Kid #2

Norman Alden

Norman Alden

Lou

Read Morgan

Read Morgan

Cop

Sachi Parker

Sachi Parker

Bystander #1

Robert Krantz

Robert Krantz

Bystander #2

Gary Riley

Gary Riley

Guy #1

George Buck Flower

George Buck Flower

Bum

Tommy Thomas

Tommy Thomas

Starlighter

Granville 'Danny' Young

Granville 'Danny' Young

Starlighter

David Harold Brown

David Harold Brown

Starlighter

Lloyd L. Tolbert

Lloyd L. Tolbert

Starlighter

Paul Hanson

Paul Hanson

Pinhead

Tony Pope

Tony Pope

1985 Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Charles L. Campbell

Charles L. Campbell

1955 Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Huey Lewis

Huey Lewis

High School Band Audition Judge (uncredited)

Deborah Harmon

Deborah Harmon

TV Newscaster (uncredited)

Arthur Tovey

Arthur Tovey

Wilbur (uncredited)

Tom Willett

Tom Willett

Pedestrian in Town Square (uncredited)

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Marty McFly (uncredited)

Crew 31
Drew Struzan

Drew Struzan

Art Designer

Todd Hallowell

Todd Hallowell

Art Direction

Nina Saxon

Nina Saxon

Title Designer

Dean Cundey

Dean Cundey

Director of Photography

Deborah L. Scott

Deborah L. Scott

Costume Design

S.V. Henson, Jr.

S.V. Henson, Jr.

Security

Charles Croughwell

Charles Croughwell

Stunt Double

Bernie Pock

Bernie Pock

Stunts

Bob Yerkes

Bob Yerkes

Stunts

John-Clay Scott

John-Clay Scott

Stunts

Loren Janes

Loren Janes

Stunts

Max Kleven

Max Kleven

Stunts

Spiro Razatos

Spiro Razatos

Stunts

Robert Zemeckis

Robert Zemeckis

Director

Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

Second Unit Director

Arthur Schmidt

Arthur Schmidt

Editor

Mike Fenton

Mike Fenton

Casting

Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

Executive Producer

Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Executive Producer

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Executive Producer

Bob Gale

Bob Gale

Producer

Neil Canton

Neil Canton

Producer

Dennis E. Jones

Dennis E. Jones

Unit Production Manager

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

Conductor

John Roesch

John Roesch

Foley

Gary A. Hecker

Gary A. Hecker

Foley Artist

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

Original Music Composer

Huey Lewis

Huey Lewis

Songs

Charles L. Campbell

Charles L. Campbell

Supervising Sound Editor

Bob Gale

Bob Gale

Writer

Robert Zemeckis

Robert Zemeckis

Writer

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Jul 3, 1985

PG Theatrical

Aug 30, 2011

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PG Physical

Oct 20, 2015

4K Ultra HD

PG Digital

Oct 21, 2023

Fathom Events

PG Theatrical (Limited)

Oct 31, 2025

40th Anniversary Re-Release

PG Theatrical

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