Back to the Future movie poster used as film imagery for the George McFly guideFILM POSTER · Back to the Future

Back to the Future (1985)

George McFly

Film watch order, starting point, and performer.

George McFly: Back to the Future (1985); Back to the Future Part II (1989).

Release-order sequence · 2 films · 1985–1989 · 2 performersSee watch order

WATCH ORDER

George McFly movies in release order

Follow the 2 films in release order.

Release-order sequence · 2 films · 1985–1989Main sequence runtime: 3h 44m
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  1. 01Back to the Future poster
    Start hereBack to the Future

    1985 · 1h 56m

    Portrayed by Crispin Glover · screen performance

    Crispin Glover's portrayal of George McFly in Back to the Future gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.

    Movie guide
    MoviHero score93/100MUST WATCH
  2. 02Back to the Future Part II poster
    Back to the Future Part II

    1989 · 1h 48m

    Portrayed by Jeffrey Weissman · screen performance

    Jeffrey Weissman's portrayal of George McFly in Back to the Future Part II gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.

    Movie guide
    MoviHero score89/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCES

How the actors approach George McFly

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Crispin Glover portraitCrispin Gloverscreen performance

Crispin Glover plays George McFly in Back to the Future; compare that performance with the other portrayals on this page.

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Jeffrey Weissman portraitJeffrey Weissmanscreen performance

Jeffrey Weissman plays George McFly in Back to the Future Part II; compare that performance with the other portrayals on this page.

1 linked movie guide in this sequence

FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

George McFly screen credits

Screen credits: Back to the Future (1985) — Crispin Glover as George McFly; Back to the Future Part II (1989) — Jeffrey Weissman as George McFly.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

Characters connected on screen

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KEEP EXPLORING

Start with Back to the Future.

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