Back to the Future Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Marty McFly just broke the time barrier. He's only got one week to get it fixed.

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Back to the Future

Release Date: Wednesday, July 3, 1985

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Michael J. Fox • Christopher Lloyd • Crispin Glover • Lea Thompson

PG 1 hr, 56 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space time continuum!

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Who stars in Back to the Future – Cast List

Michael J. Fox
... Marty McFly

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Christopher Lloyd
... Dr. Emmett Brown

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Crispin Glover
... George McFly

Mr. K, The Third Parent
Lea Thompson
... Lorraine Baines McFly

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Who is making Back to the Future – Crew List

A look at Back to the Future behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Robert Zemeckis last helmed Here and Pinocchio. The film's writer Robert Zemeckis last penned Here and The Witches.

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Screenwriters: Robert Zemeckis
Bob Gale

Studio: Universal Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Back to the Future

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Back to the Future movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime: 1 hr, 56 m
Tagline: Marty McFly just broke the time barrier. He's only got one week to get it fixed.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English