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Back to the Future

  • 19851985
  • PGPG
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.1M
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Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future (1985)
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Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.

IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.1M
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POPULARITY
242
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  • Director
    • Robert Zemeckis
  • Writers
    • Robert Zemeckis
    • Bob Gale
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Christopher Lloyd
    • Lea Thompson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Zemeckis
  • Writers
    • Robert Zemeckis
    • Bob Gale
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Christopher Lloyd
    • Lea Thompson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 258Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #36
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 22 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd in Back to the Future (1985)
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    Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future (1985)
    Lea Thompson in Back to the Future (1985)
    Lea Thompson in Back to the Future (1985)
    Crispin Glover in Back to the Future (1985)
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    Crispin Glover in Back to the Future (1985)
    Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd in Back to the Future (1985)
    Lea Thompson in Back to the Future (1985)
    Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd in Back to the Future (1985)
    Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd in Back to the Future (1985)

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    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Marty McFlyas Marty McFly
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Dr. Emmett Brownas Dr. Emmett Brown
    Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson
    • Lorraine Bainesas Lorraine Baines
    Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover
    • George McFlyas George McFly
    Tom Wilson
    Tom Wilson
    • Biff Tannenas Biff Tannen
    • (as Thomas F. Wilson)
    Claudia Wells
    Claudia Wells
    • Jennifer Parkeras Jennifer Parker
    Marc McClure
    Marc McClure
    • Dave McFlyas Dave McFly
    Wendie Jo Sperber
    Wendie Jo Sperber
    • Linda McFlyas Linda McFly
    George DiCenzo
    George DiCenzo
    • Sam Bainesas Sam Baines
    Frances Lee McCain
    Frances Lee McCain
    • Stella Bainesas Stella Baines
    James Tolkan
    James Tolkan
    • Mr. Stricklandas Mr. Strickland
    J.J. Cohen
    J.J. Cohen
    • Skinheadas Skinhead
    • (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen)
    Casey Siemaszko
    Casey Siemaszko
    • 3-Das 3-D
    Billy Zane
    Billy Zane
    • Matchas Match
    Harry Waters Jr.
    Harry Waters Jr.
    • Marvin Berryas Marvin Berry
    Donald Fullilove
    Donald Fullilove
    • Goldie Wilsonas Goldie Wilson
    Lisa Freeman
    Lisa Freeman
    • Babsas Babs
    Cristen Kauffman
    • Bettyas Betty
    • Director
      • Robert Zemeckis
    • Writers
      • Robert Zemeckis
      • Bob Gale
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Marty McFly, a typical American teenager of the Eighties, is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a plutonium-powered DeLorean "time machine" invented by a slightly mad scientist. During his often hysterical, always amazing trip back in time, Marty must make certain his teenage parents-to-be meet and fall in love - so he can get back to the future. —Robert Lynch <docrlynch@yahoo.com>
    time traveltime machinedeloreanfuturetime travel comedy254 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He's the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born. [UK]
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The rights to the film and its sequels are owned by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. In a 2015 interview, Zemeckis maintained that no reboot or remake of the film would be authorized during his or Gale's lifetime.
    • Goofs
      When Marty is being chased by terrorists, Eric Stoltz is playing Marty. Michael J. Fox was later chosen over him, but they kept the driving scenes at the mall with Stoltz in, since the shots were fairly distant and the driver's face is not particularly visible.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Emmett Brown: [21:04] If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit.

    • Crazy credits
      The character Marty McFly is credited as a performer on the song "Johnny B. Goode". It is actually sung by Mark Campbell with a guitar solo by Tim May.
    • Alternate versions
      Spanish dubbed version also refers to Marty in 1955 as Levi Strauss instead of Calvin Klein.
    • Connections
      Edited into Back to the Future Part II (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      THE POWER OF LOVE
      (1985)
      Performed by Huey Lewis & The News (as Huey Lewis and The News)
      Courtesy of Chrysalis Records, Inc.
      Written by Huey Lewis and Chris Hayes
      Published by Hulex Music, Administered by Red Admiral Music, Inc.

    User reviews1.3K

    Review
    Top review
    Gotta get back in time! Get back Marty!
    BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) **** Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson, Marc McClure, Wendy Jo Sperber. This generation's "It's a Wonderful Life"? Think about it. Very popular and very entertaining sci-fi comedy that made Fox a movie star after success with tv's "Family Ties", casting him, after Eric Stoltz was dropped, as Marty McFly who winds up in a nuclear-powered DeLorean time-machine and is sent back in time to 1955 by his quintessentially eccentric friend Dr. Emmet Brown (Lloyd doing a fine Art Carney). There he meets up with his parents to be and realizes his chance encounters have changed his future and he must see history repeat itself or perish. High-concept hilarity and some truly ingenious schematics thanks to screenwriter Bob Gale and director Bob Zemeckis. Wondering what it would be like to never be born and/or what it would be like if things were different...see what I mean. Oscar-nominated song "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis (who has a fun cameo) fuels this dynamo gem of a film. Classic.
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    • george.schmidt
    • Feb 27, 2003

    FAQ43

    • When at Docs house in 1955 why does Marty say he's come from a long way away when in reality he only came from across town?
    • When 1955 Doc is working with the DeLorean out on the street, in the background a person is seen riding a bike and wearing a brown jacket. This is the same type jacket 1985 Doc is wearing is the second movie when he's riding his bike around town. Is this intentional or coincidental?
    • George McFly's novel "A Match Made In Space" shown at the end is his first novel. So how did he accumulate his wealth prior to that?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Povratak u buducnost
    • Filming locations
      • Whittier High School - 12417 E. Philadelphia Street, Whittier, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • U-Drive Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $19,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $211,406,762
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,152,500
      • Jul 7, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $381,906,762
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos

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