Back to the Future (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1985, Back to the Future is a comedy, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 116 minutes. “He's the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Back to the Future stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, Christopher Lloyd as Emmett Brown, Lea Thompson as Lorraine Baines and Crispin Glover as George McFly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Back to the Future sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $381.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to the Future tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to the Future (1985)?
- In US, Back to the Future is available to stream on 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 worth watching?
- Back to the Future holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Back to the Future?
- Back to the Future stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover and Thomas F. Wilson.
- When was Back to the Future released?
- Back to the Future was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.