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Back to the Future

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 sure his teenage parents-to-be meet and fall in love to get back to the future. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi), release year 1985, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Back to the Future

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 sure his teenage parents-to-be meet and fall in love to get back to the future.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi), release year 1985, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1985
  • Released 03 Jul 1985
  • Runtime 116 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.5/10 from 1,450,794 votes
  • Metascore 88/100
  • Genres Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson

Direction and writing

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Written by: Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale

Awards and recognition

Won 1 Oscar. 27 wins & 25 nominations total

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