Back to the Future (1985)
Robert Zemeckis's beloved time-travel adventure sends teenager Marty McFly on an unforgettable journey through the decades alongside the eccentric Doc Brown.
Back to the Future - Movie Information
- Original Title: Back to the Future
- Release Year: 1985
- Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 56m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 3, 1985 (United States - PG), December 4, 1985 (United Kingdom - PG), October 3, 1985 (Germany - 12), October 30, 1985 (France - TP), December 9, 1986 (India), August 15, 1985 (Australia - PG), December 25, 1985 (Brazil - L), December 25, 1985 (Mexico - A), October 18, 1985 (Italy - T), December 2, 1985 (Spain - A), July 17, 1987 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Aftur til framíðar (IS), Volver al Futuro (AR), Retour vers le futur (FR), Повратак у будућност (RS), Vrnitev v prihodnost (SI), 백 5õ -õ 퓔치 (KR), Zurueck in die Zukunft (DE), Gələcəyə Dönüş (AZ)
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Back to the Future - Plot
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.
Back to the Future - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the time-traveling adventure unfold:
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.
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Back to the Future - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Robert Zemeckis
Main Cast
- Michael J. Fox
- Christopher Lloyd
- Crispin Glover
- Lea Thompson
- Claudia Wells
- Thomas F. Wilson
- Marc McClure
- Wendie Jo Sperber
- George DiCenzo
- Frances Lee McCain
Writers
- Bob Gale
- Robert Zemeckis
Producers
- Bob Gale
- Neil Canton
Back to the Future - FAQs
Where can you watch Back to the Future?
Back to the Future is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It is not currently included in a major subscription streaming library in the US, so digital rental or purchase is the most accessible option.
Is Back to the Future based on a true story?
No, Back to the Future is entirely fictional. Writer-director Robert Zemeckis and co-writer Bob Gale conceived the original screenplay. Gale has said the idea was partly inspired by wondering what it would be like to meet his own father as a teenager, but the story and characters are wholly invented.
Who are the main actors in Back to the Future?
Michael J. Fox stars as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd plays the eccentric inventor Doc Brown. The supporting cast includes Crispin Glover as George McFly, Lea Thompson as Lorraine Baines, Thomas F. Wilson as bully Biff Tannen, and Claudia Wells as Jennifer Parker.
What is Back to the Future about?
Teenager Marty McFly is accidentally transported from 1985 to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean built by Doc Brown. Stranded in the past, he inadvertently disrupts his parents' first meeting and must restore their romance while finding a way to return to his own era.
Why was Eric Stoltz replaced in Back to the Future?
Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly and filmed for several weeks, but director Robert Zemeckis and producer Steven Spielberg felt the performance lacked the comedic energy the role demanded. Michael J. Fox was then cast, shooting his scenes around his schedule on the TV series Family Ties.
Did Back to the Future win any awards?
Yes. Back to the Future won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing in 1986. It was also nominated for three additional Oscars, including Best Original Screenplay. The film received numerous other accolades and has since been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
How long is Back to the Future?
Back to the Future has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes (116 minutes). The film was released on July 3, 1985, in the United States with a PG rating.
What is the age rating for Back to the Future?
Back to the Future is rated PG in the United States, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger children. The film contains mild language, some peril, and comedic violence. It carries a PG rating in Australia and a 12 certificate in Germany.
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