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Back to the Future (1985) -- In 1985, Doc Brown invented time travel, in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally prevented his parents from meeting, putting his own existence at stake.
Back to the Future (1985) -- Marty wakes up in his mother's bed wearing his underwear.
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Overview

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Director:
Robert Zemeckis
Writers:
Robert Zemeckis (written by) &
Bob Gale (written by)
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Release Date:
3 July 1985 (USA) more
Tagline:
He's the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born. [UK] more
Plot:
In 1985, Doc Brown invents time travel; in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, putting his own existence at stake. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 13 wins & 23 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(116 articles)
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Cast

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Additional Details

Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When the DeLorean goes back in time for the first time, it stops by crashing into a barn, which we soon learn belongs to a farmer named Peabody. We know this because as the DeLorean speeds off the property to escape being shot, we see buckshot shatter the mailbox bearing his name. Farmer Peabody's son is named Sherman. Sherman was the name of the little boy time traveler in each of the "Peabody's Improbable History" sections of Jay Ward's cartoon show, "The Bullwinkle Show" (1961). The dog who "owned" Sherman and the time machine was named Mr. Peabody. In another reference to that show, the first character to travel through time is the dog, Einstein. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Obvious stunt double for Biff when he and his thugs are chasing Marty around the town square. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
1985 radio announcer: October is inventory time, so right now, Statler Toyota is making the best deals of the year on all 1985 model Toyotas. You won't find a better car at a better price with better service anywhere in Hill Valley...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in God, the Universe and Everything Else (1988) (V) more
Soundtrack:
MR. SANDMAN more

FAQ

Why did Marty's entire family change but not him?
If Marty never existed, how could he go back in time to erase himself?
Why did Doc tape the letter back together?
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92 out of 107 people found the following comment useful.
Let your imagination fly, 18 April 2000
9/10
Author: ad-17 (anthony.d.sherratt@transport.qld.gov.au) from Brisbane, Australia

A funny sci-fi? Unusual but here it not only works but does so spectacularly. A whimsical but very clever time travel story that bedazzles you leaving you wanting more.

The charasmatic Michael J Fox plays a wonderful bumbling high schooler searching for love, a guitar gig and his existence which he himself threatens to erase.

Clever and humourous references litter this fun flick; references which are further improved upon in the sequels. Views of the same scenes from different angles, different perspectives and different timelines abound.

Fun for the entire family.

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