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Back to the Future

Back to the Future

3rd July 1985
1h 56m
Robert Zemeckis
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Back to the Future is a Adventure Sci-Fi film released on 3rd July 1985; Robert Zemeckis directed the film which stars Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson, and Christopher Lloyd. A sequel, Back to the Future Part II, was released in 1989. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $362,109,762 on its budget.

Plot

Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.

Cast (57)

Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future (1985)
Michael J. Fox Marty McFly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Lea Thompson in Back to the Future (1985)
Lea Thompson Lorraine McFly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Christopher Lloyd in Back to the Future (1985)
Christopher Lloyd Dr. Emmett Brown
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Thomas F. Wilson in Back to the Future (1985)
Thomas F. Wilson Biff Tannen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Billy Zane's profile
Billy Zane Match
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 18
Crispin Glover in Back to the Future (1985)
Crispin Glover George McFly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 20
James Tolkan's profile
James Tolkan Marshal Strickland
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Arthur Tovey's profile
Arthur Tovey Wilbur (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 80
George 'Buck' Flower's profile
George 'Buck' Flower Red the Bum
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Marc McClure's profile
Marc McClure Dave McFly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Courtney Gains's profile
Courtney Gains Dixon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 19
George DiCenzo's profile
George DiCenzo Sam Baines
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Casey Siemaszko's profile
Casey Siemaszko 3-D
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Read Morgan's profile
Read Morgan Cop
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Frances Lee McCain's profile
Frances Lee McCain Stella Baines
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Norman Alden's profile
Norman Alden Lou
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Elsa Raven's profile
Elsa Raven Clocktower Lady
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Gary Riley's profile
Gary Riley Guy #1
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 17
Will Hare's profile
Will Hare Pa Peabody
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 68
Jeff O'Haco's profile
Jeff O'Haco Terrorist Van Driver
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Tom Willett's profile
Tom Willett Pedestrian in Town Square (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Huey Lewis's profile
Huey Lewis High School Band Audition Judge (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Tom Tangen Student (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
J.J. Cohen's profile
J.J. Cohen Skinhead
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 19
Wendie Jo Sperber's profile
Wendie Jo Sperber Linda McFly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Donald Fullilove's profile
Donald Fullilove Goldie Wilson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Johnny Green's profile
Johnny Green Scooter Kid #1
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 12
Sachi Parker's profile
Sachi Parker Bystander #1
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Lisa Freeman's profile
Lisa Freeman Babs
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Jason Hervey's profile
Jason Hervey Milton Baines
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 12
Ivy Bethune's profile
Ivy Bethune Ma Peabody
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 66
Claudia Wells in Back to the Future (1985)
Claudia Wells Jennifer Parker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 18
Deborah Harmon's profile
Deborah Harmon TV Newscaster (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Robert Krantz's profile
Robert Krantz Bystander #2
Jason Marin in Back to the Future (1985)
Jason Marin Sherman Peabody
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 10
Janine King's profile
Janine King Student (uncredited)
Cristen Kauffman's profile
Cristen Kauffman Betty
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Maia Brewton's profile
Maia Brewton Sally Baines
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 7
Tommy Thomas's profile
Tommy Thomas Starlighter
David Harold Brown's profile
David Harold Brown Starlighter
Lloyd L. Tolbert's profile
Lloyd L. Tolbert Starlighter
Tony Pope's profile
Tony Pope 1985 Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Charles L. Campbell's profile
Charles L. Campbell 1955 Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Randy Feelgood Zoot Boogallo (uncredited)
Richard Patrick Teenager (uncredited)
Katherine Britton's profile
Katherine Britton Peabody Daughter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Jamie Abbott's profile
Jamie Abbott Scooter Kid #2
Paul Hanson's profile
Paul Hanson Pinhead
Kiki Ebsen Band Member (uncredited)
Hal Gausman's profile
Hal Gausman Mayor Red Thomas (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
Ethel Sway Wilbur's Wife (uncredited)

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Back to the Future Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

7% 0-12
9% 13-19
21% 20-29
7% 30-39
9% 40-49
7% 50-59
7% 60-69
2% 80-89
32% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

28% Female
72% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

7% Good
2% Bad
91% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

5% High School Student
2% Scientist
93% Unknown

Back to the Future FAQ

When was Back to the Future released?

Back to the Future was released 39 years ago, on Wednesday July 3rd, 1985.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Back to the Future?

The lead roles are played by Michael J. Fox in the role of Marty McFly and Lea Thompson in the role of Lorraine McFly.

How much did Back to the Future cost to make?

The budget was $19,000,000.

How much money did Back to the Future make?

The worldwide revenue was $381,109,762.

Is Back to the Future on Netflix?

No, Back to the Future is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Back to the Future on Amazon Prime?

No, Back to the Future is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Back to the Future on Disney Plus?

No, Back to the Future is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States