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3 July 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
He's the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born. [UK] morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 13 wins & 23 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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How could anything be more fun than this? 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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117 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreCertification:
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:12Fun Stuff
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According to Back to the Future Part III (1990), the clock in the clock tower started running at 8:00 p.m. on September 5, 1885. The date is provided by the caption on the photograph that Doc Brown gives Marty at the end of Back to the Future Part III. The time is provided by the mayor in 1885 in Back to the Future Part III, who starts it. The lightning strikes the clock tower at 10:04 p.m. on November 12, 1955. This means that the clock tower operated for exactly 70 years, 2 months, 24 days, 2 hours, and 4 minutes. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The wheels on Marty's skateboard when the Doc backs the DeLorean out of the truck change from yellow to pink. moreQuotes:
[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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THE POWER OF LOVE moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersWhy did Marty's entire family change but not him?
After Doc rips up the letter, how does Doc still have it?
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Back To The Future is such an inventive and exciting piece of filmmaking that it is impossible to forget about it. The casting of every character involved was absolutely perfect, and the performances were spectacular. I first saw this film when I was six years old, and it is the only movie that I know of that I don't think I could ever get sick of.
One of the best things about Back To The Future is that it really makes you think. You can have in-depth conversations about the plausibility of the story-line and spend hours discussing the film. The story is awesome, it is delivered cleverly and entertainingly, and the movie as a whole is just so much FUN that it can be forgiven whatever number of time-travel discrepancies that may be found in the plot.
I cannot recommend this movie enough. I have never found a movie other than this one that provides such a huge dose of great fun, and it has the desirable quality where you are able to see something new each time you see it. The only problem is that they stopped at part III.