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3 July 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
He's the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born. [UK] morePlot:
In 1985, Doc Brown invents time travel; in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, putting his own existence at stake. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 23 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Great movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael J. Fox | ... | Marty McFly | |
| Christopher Lloyd | ... | Dr. Emmett Brown | |
| Lea Thompson | ... | Lorraine Baines McFly | |
| Crispin Glover | ... | George McFly | |
| Thomas F. Wilson | ... | Biff Tannen | |
| Claudia Wells | ... | Jennifer Parker | |
| Marc McClure | ... | Dave McFly | |
| Wendie Jo Sperber | ... | Linda McFly | |
| George DiCenzo | ... | Sam Baines | |
| Frances Lee McCain | ... | Stella Baines | |
| James Tolkan | ... | Mr. Strickland | |
| J.J. Cohen | ... | Skinhead (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen) | |
| Casey Siemaszko | ... | 3-D | |
| Billy Zane | ... | Match | |
| Harry Waters Jr. | ... | Marvin Berry |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
117 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:PG | USA:PG | Netherlands:MG6 (DVD rating) | Australia:M (TV rating) | Portugal:M/6 | Australia:M | South Korea:12 | Brazil:Livre | Spain:T | Canada:G (Quebec) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-10 | Iceland:L | Italy:T | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG (certificate #27831) | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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'Ron Cobb (I)' was originally hired to design the DeLorean time machine but left for another project and was replaced by Andrew Probert. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: At the end of Marty's "Johnny B Goode" guitar solo, the drums can still be heard, but a shot of the drummer shows that he is not playing the drums. moreQuotes:
[first lines]1985 radio announcer: October is inventory time, so right now, Statler Toyota is making the best deals of the year on all 1985 model Toyotas. You won't find a better car at a better price with better service anywhere in Hill Valley...
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BACK IN TIME moreFAQ
In the Darth Vader scene, Marty has a modern hair dryer tucked in his belt, obviously not something they had in 1955. Where did this come from?If Einstein is sent to 1:21 while Doc and Marty are at 1:20, wouldn't Einstein, in theory, live out that minute as Doc and Marty are living out that minute so that when Marty and Doc naturally arrive at 1:21, the Einstein that is sent a minute into the future would be at 1:22?
Why didn't Einstein see himself when he travelled into the future, the same way that Jennifer could see herself in Part 2?
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One of the last movies I went with sister to see back in 86. The film blew my mind. My friends never wanted to see this one. I was happy I went. Many year's latter, I bought "Back to the Future" at Mc Donalds for $2.99 or for some other low price with a meal. The film ages well, and I love it just the same. The director and screen writer mixes science fiction, humor, and action perfectly. A big component of the script is time line theory which drives the story. Marty has many problems to fix, and finds out more than anyone wants to know about their parents. Michael J Fox and Christopher Loyd were excellently casted. Marty and Doc what a chemistry. With the film series one see the many dualities with time travel, that become a constant with the movie. The town clock, being awoke in a strange place, and letters. Keep this in mind when watching the 2 other sequels. The theory that time repeats itself is evident. What a time machine, the Delorian adds to this movie. Worth watch over again. 10 out of 10! Thank you TBS for showing all 3 films.