Back to the Future Part III (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1990, Back to the Future Part III is a comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 119 minutes. “They've saved the best trip for last... But this time they may have gone too far.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The final installment of the Back to the Future trilogy finds Marty digging the trusty DeLorean out of a mineshaft and looking for Doc in the Wild West of 1885. But when their time machine breaks down, the travelers are stranded in a land of spurs. More problems arise when Doc falls for pretty schoolteacher Clara Clayton, and Marty tangles with Buford Tannen.
Who’s in it. Back to the Future Part III stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly / Seamus McFly, Christopher Lloyd as Emmett Brown, Mary Steenburgen as Clara Clayton and Thomas F. Wilson as Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen / Biff Tannen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Back to the Future Part III has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $244.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to the Future Part III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to the Future Part III tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to the Future Part III (1990)?
- In US, Back to the Future Part III is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back to the Future Part III worth watching?
- Back to the Future Part III holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Back to the Future Part III?
- Back to the Future Part III stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson and Lea Thompson.
- When was Back to the Future Part III released?
- Back to the Future Part III was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.