Crispin Gloverscreen performanceCrispin Glover plays George McFly in Back to the Future; compare that performance with the other portrayals on this page.
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FILM POSTER · Back to the FutureBack to the Future (1985)
George McFly
Film watch order, starting point, and performer.
George McFly appears from Back to the Future to Back to the Future Part II, with performances by Crispin Glover and Jeffrey Weissman. Follow the films in release order and compare what changes on screen without turning every recast into a new timeline.
Release-order sequence · 2 films · 1985–1989 · 2 performersSee watch orderWATCH 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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- 01Start hereBack to the Future
1985 · 1h 56m
Portrayed by Crispin Glover · screen performanceCrispin 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 guideMoviHero score93/100MUST WATCH - 02
Back to the Future Part II1989 · 1h 48m
Portrayed by Jeffrey Weissman · screen performanceJeffrey 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 guideMoviHero score89/100WORTH IT
THE PERFORMANCES
How the actors approach George McFly
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Crispin Gloverscreen performance
Jeffrey Weissmanscreen performanceJeffrey 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 sequenceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines George McFly
George McFly changes hands across Crispin Glover and Jeffrey Weissman. Watching from Back to the Future through Back to the Future Part II makes the comparison concrete: the same credited character can shift in voice, physicality and screen energy without an actor change automatically meaning a separate continuity.
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Characters connected on screen
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Jennifer Parker
George McFly and Jennifer Parker both appear in Back to the Future.
See Back to the FutureMarty McFly
George McFly and Marty McFly both appear in Back to the Future.
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