Back to the Future

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Back to the Future

PG

1985

1h 56m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly is thrown back into the '50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents, and must make sure that they fall in love, or he'll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown.

Critics Consensus

Inventive, funny, and breathlessly constructed, Back to the Future is a rousing time-travel adventure with an unforgettable spirit.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

Oct 31

4.5/5

40 years later, Future is as fun as ever, but Marty’s anxiety – and having to confront seeing himself reflected in his father – reveals a sneakily resonant story of self-doubt and self-discovery.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

06/28/2023

What pushes Back to the Future over the edge from so-so to oh-no is its willing complicity in the continuing glorification of the '50s.

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Marsha McCreadie

Arizona Republic

06/28/2023

Remember how Huck Finn daydreamed about going to his own funeral? Back to the Future does an inverse, witty turnabout on this theme.

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Arthur Thirkell

Daily Mirror (UK)

2d

An entertaining science-fiction adventure laced with comedy, thrills and nail-biting suspense.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mar 31

3.5/4

The first film remains the best.

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Branyan Towe

InSession Film

Dec 16

A+

Thanks to an excellent cast and hilarious script, Back to the Future continues to be one of the greatest films ever made, 40 years after its original release.

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Alex D

Feb 27

Magnificent experience in IMAX with a full theater. I’ve probably watched this movie 30+ times in my life, but there were a couple things seeing this in a full theater made me appreciate even more. 1. This movie is really funny, especially the second act. Many little details make it so easy to smile or laugh. 2. Crispin Glover is probably the most underrated part of this movie. His original attempts to woo Lorraine are so fucking cringe it made me want to look away. It’s unfortunate how damaged the relationship is between him and the franchise. Great time watching this masterpiece on the biggest of screens. I really can’t overstate how enjoyable it was watching this with a full theater. “If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88, you’re going to see some serious shit”

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Brian C

Feb 18

My favorite feature film back on the big screen and better than ever!

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George K

Feb 15

Classic 🔥. Hope this never gets a remake or reboot. Lock it up and throw away the key. Keep away from hollywood at all costs.

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Matt R

Feb 1

slick premise and a few standout action moments, but it never fully taps into the sharp satire that made the concept work in the first place. It’s watchable and occasionally fun, just ultimately forgettable and a little too safe.

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Coop

Jan 15

Awesome show. One of the best ever. Good reason Colleges and Universities have taught classes about this film.

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Zach M

Jan 7

This in IMAX was breathtaking. Never have I experienced anything like that. What a trip.

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Robert Zemeckis

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Michael J. Fox

Marty McFly

Christopher Lloyd

Dr. Emmett Brown

Crispin Glover

George McFly

Lea Thompson

Lorraine Baines McFly

Wendie Jo Sperber

Linda McFly

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Synopsis

In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly is thrown back into the '50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents, and must make sure that they fall in love, or he'll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown.

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Producer: Bob Gale, Neil Canton
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 3, 1985, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 31, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 8, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $224.9M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Surround

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