Back to the Future movie poster

Back to the Future

"He was never in time for his classes... He wasn't in time for his dinner... Then one day... he wasn't in his time at all."

July 3, 1985 1h 56m 8.3/10 (21,276 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Back to the Future is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Crispin Glover

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 3, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
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User Rating 8.3/10 Excellent (21,276 votes)
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Budget $19M Production budget
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Box Office $381.1M 20.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$19,000,000
Revenue
$381,109,762

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures
  • Amblin Entertainment

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back to the Future 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 dam...

Who directed Back to the Future?

Back to the Future was directed by Robert Zemeckis.

How long is Back to the Future?

Back to the Future has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was Back to the Future released?

Back to the Future was released on July 3, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Back to the Future?

The main cast of Back to the Future includes Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells.

Is Back to the Future worth watching?

Back to the Future has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 21,276 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.