Where to watch Back to the Future 1985

Great Scott! Your past is about to get a whole lot more complicated.

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A small-town teenager finds himself stranded decades before his own birth after an experiment goes sideways in a souped-up car. Dodging awkward encounters with his own parents while scrambling to find a way home, he must rely on quick wits and an eccentric inventor's wild ideas. Nostalgic, funny, and full of heart, this classic adventure proves that the past can be a lot more fun than anyone expected.

Is Back to the Future worth watching?

Yes. It's rated 8.5/10 on IMDb, which puts it among the best-reviewed films there. A safe pick if you haven't seen it. It was a big hit too, taking $221,046,852 at the US box office.

How long is Back to the Future?

1h 56m: a standard movie-night length.

Is Back to the Future OK for kids?

Rated PG in the US: fine for most kids, though some scenes may need a parent nearby.

Where can I stream Back to the Future?

You can rent or buy it on Prime Video in the US (button above). For subscription services, JustWatch shows where it's streaming today, since that changes month to month.

Released
1985
Rated
PG
Runtime
1h 56m
Directed by
Robert Zemeckis
Starring
Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Box office
$221,046,852

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