Back to the Future(1985)
“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.”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$381M
Cast
Michael J. Fox
as Marty McFly
Christopher Lloyd
as Emmett Brown
Crispin Glover
as George McFly
Lea Thompson
as Lorraine Baines
Claudia Wells
as Jennifer Parker
Thomas F. Wilson
as Biff Tannen
Marc McClure
as Dave McFly
Wendie Jo Sperber
as Linda McFly
George DiCenzo
as Sam Baines
Frances Lee McCain
as Stella Baines
James Tolkan
as Mr. Strickland
J.J. Cohen
as Skinhead
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$381M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Amblin Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back to the Future?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Back to the Future (1985).
What is Back to the Future about?▼
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.
Who directed Back to the Future?▼
Back to the Future was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1985. It is a adventure, comedy, science fiction film.
How long is Back to the Future?▼
Back to the Future has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Back to the Future?▼
The cast of Back to the Future includes Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, Christopher Lloyd as Emmett Brown, Crispin Glover as George McFly, Lea Thompson as Lorraine Baines, Claudia Wells as Jennifer Parker and more.
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