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Director:
Writers:
Robert Zemeckis (written by) &
Bob Gale (written by)
Release Date:
3 July 1985 (USA) more
Tagline:
He's the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born. [UK] more
Plot:
In 1985, Doc Brown invents time travel; in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, putting his own existence at stake. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 13 wins & 23 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(122 articles)
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User Comments:
The BEST Time Travel Film more (558 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael J. Fox | ... | Marty McFly | |
| Christopher Lloyd | ... | Dr. Emmett Brown | |
| Lea Thompson | ... | Lorraine Baines McFly | |
| Crispin Glover | ... | George McFly | |
| Thomas F. Wilson | ... | Biff Tannen | |
| Claudia Wells | ... | Jennifer Parker | |
| Marc McClure | ... | Dave McFly | |
| Wendie Jo Sperber | ... | Linda McFly | |
| George DiCenzo | ... | Sam Baines | |
| Frances Lee McCain | ... | Stella Baines | |
| James Tolkan | ... | Mr. Strickland | |
| J.J. Cohen | ... | Skinhead (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen) | |
| Casey Siemaszko | ... | 3-D | |
| Billy Zane | ... | Match | |
| Harry Waters Jr. | ... | Marvin Berry |
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Runtime:
117 min
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Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Ireland:PG | USA:PG | Netherlands:MG6 (DVD rating) | Australia:M (TV rating) | Portugal:M/6 | Australia:M | South Korea:12 | Brazil:Livre | Spain:T | Canada:G (Quebec) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-10 | Iceland:L | Italy:T | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG (certificate #27831) | West Germany:12
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Bob Gale explains that, to find a coordinator for the skateboarding scenes, he went to Venice beach and approached two skateboarders. One turned out to be European skate champ, Per Welinder, and the skater he was with became the stunt double for Eric Stoltz, but was recast when they recast the role of Marty McFly in order to match Michael J. Fox's height. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the Enchantment Under the Sea dance the left speaker is atop a box, but when Marty gets on stage and kicks over the speaker the box is gone. more
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[first lines]
1985 radio announcer:
October is inventory time, so right now, Statler Toyota is making the best deals of the year on all 1985 model Toyotas. You won't find a better car at a better price with better service anywhere in Hill Valley...
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Passion to the Max (2006) more
Soundtrack:
MR. SANDMAN more
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How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?How did Marty and Doc get to know each other?
Why did Marty's entire family change but not him?
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Back to the Future
This will probably be the shortest review I ever write. And that is only because this movie is so great I want to give away as little as possible.
It first off has a terrific and memorable score. It also is very funny; humor is well-placed, witty, enjoyable, and appropriate. This movie doesn't fall into large plot holes such as other time travel films, and has a terrific end. The actors are all awesome; all parts are well-acted.
Special effects are pretty good for the era as well. The story is engaging and actually makes sense(some time-travel films make absolutely no sense). It's a great start of Robert Zemeckis' career, and I love it.
Great Scott, a great film! 10/10 classic.
"Last night, Darth Vader came down from planet Vulcan, and told me if I didn't ask Loraine to the dance, he'd melt my brain"-Back to the Future