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Back to the Future

PG 1985 Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction · 1h 56m
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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.

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About Back to the Future

When Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, he inadvertently disrupts his parents' first meeting and attracts his mother's romantic interest. Now, Marty must navigate the unfamiliar landscape of the past, facing challenges and hilarious situations as he attempts to repair the damage to the timeline. With the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown, Marty embarks on a race against time to rekindle his parents' romance and secure his own existence. Can he fix the past before it erases his future, or will he be stuck in 1955 forever?

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Cast and Characters

Robert Zemeckis directs Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, a teenager who accidentally travels back in time. Christopher Lloyd plays Doc Brown, the eccentric inventor responsible for the time machine. Crispin Glover portrays George McFly, Marty's awkward and often bullied father. Lea Thompson is Lorraine Baines-McFly, Marty's mother, who develops an unexpected attraction to him in the past. Claudia Wells appears as Jennifer Parker, Marty's girlfriend in 1985. Thomas F. Wilson embodies Biff Tannen, the film's antagonist who torments the McFly family throughout the years.

What people like about Back to the Future

Audiences and critics praised the film's inventive plot, its blend of humor and adventure, and the performances of its cast. Many reviewers highlighted the clever writing, the engaging story, and the overall sense of fun that permeates the movie. The chemistry between Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd was also a frequent point of praise.

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Movie Score

83%

Released

July 3, 1985

Director

Robert Zemeckis

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Cast

Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells, Thomas F. Wilson

Genre

Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

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