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Back to the Future (1985) -- In 1985, Doc Brown invented time travel, in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally prevented his parents from meeting, putting his own existence at stake.
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Overview

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Director:
Robert Zemeckis
Writers:
Robert Zemeckis (written by) &
Bob Gale (written by)
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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:
(113 articles)
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 (From t5m.com. 6 November 2009, 2:18 AM, PST)

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User Comments:
Let your imagination fly more (558 total)

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Additional Details

Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The date Marty travels to, November 5th, is the same date that H.G. Wells travels forward to in Time After Time (1979). more
Goofs:
Continuity: Odometer in the DeLorean throughout the movie. During the chase scenes with the Libyans, it is first shown as 33061 (When Marty says "C'mon move! Dammit!"), then it drops to 32994 (when Marty makes a sharp right turn and the speedometer drops significantly), then back up to 33062 (just before jumping to 1955), and finally towards the end of the movie , back down to 33051 (just before going back to 1985). more
Quotes:
[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:
Referenced in The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
THE BALLAD OF DAVY CROCKETT more

FAQ

What is the name of the Van Halen song Marty plays to his father?
Is the bum on the bus bench former Mayor Red Thomas?
Why don't George and Lorraine recognize Marty as the guy who got them together in 1955?
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92 out of 107 people found the following comment useful.
Let your imagination fly, 18 April 2000
9/10
Author: ad-17 (anthony.d.sherratt@transport.qld.gov.au) from Brisbane, Australia

A funny sci-fi? Unusual but here it not only works but does so spectacularly. A whimsical but very clever time travel story that bedazzles you leaving you wanting more.

The charasmatic Michael J Fox plays a wonderful bumbling high schooler searching for love, a guitar gig and his existence which he himself threatens to erase.

Clever and humourous references litter this fun flick; references which are further improved upon in the sequels. Views of the same scenes from different angles, different perspectives and different timelines abound.

Fun for the entire family.

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