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Back to the Future
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover.
8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTEighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic inter…
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Release snapshot for Back to the Future.
MoviHero lists July 3, 1985 as the release date for Back to the Future. Robert Zemeckis is the listed director. The listed cast includes Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, Christopher Lloyd as Emmett Brown, Crispin Glover as George McFly, Lea Thompson as Lorraine Baines. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 3, 1985
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Comedy
Runtime1h 56m
DirectorRobert Zemeckis
CastMichael J. Fox as Marty McFly, Christopher Lloyd as Emmett Brown, Crispin Glover as George McFly, Lea Thompson as Lorraine Baines
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Back to the Future runs 1h 56m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.3/10 from 22,699 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Entertaining A man goes back in time to save his mother - or something like that anyway - I was too entertained to fully grasp…”
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“Everyone who's ever seen this movie loves it.”
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“Earth Angel And The Nuclear DeLorean. It's 1984 and director Robert Zemeckis, fresh from the success of Romancing The Stone, is trying to film Back…”
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“"Robert Zemeckis remains the beating heart of modern science-fiction films" The first time I have ever redacted a critic was down in 2015, since then…”
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“Not sure how many times I've seen this (first time was on VHS 1986 or 87 I think) but still an incredibly fun sci-fi comedy…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMarty McFlyMarty McFly runs from Back to the Future to Back to the Future Part II with Michael J. Fox carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherJennifer ParkerJennifer Parker appears from Back to the Future to Back to the Future Part II, with performances by Claudia Wells and Elisabeth Shue. Follow the films in release order and compare what changes on screen without turning every recast into a new timeline.Open character guide otherGeorge McFlyGeorge 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.Open character guide otherEmmett BrownEmmett Brown appears in Back to the Future (1985).Open character guide otherLorraine BainesLorraine Baines appears in Back to the Future (1985).Open character guide
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