# Back to the Future (1985) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/back-to-the-future-1985/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 87/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 116 min |

## Quick answer

Back to the Future (1985) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #29 (8.5/10) — Back to the Future remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #29 (8.5/10) — Back to the Future remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells, Thomas F. Wilson, Marc McClure, Wendie Jo Sperber, George DiCenzo, Frances Lee McCain

## Where to watch

Global: Starz
the United States: Starz
India: Disney+ Hotstar
Turkey: Prime Video
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Africa: Prime Video
Nigeria: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Back to the Future worth watching?**
Back to the Future holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #29 (8.5/10) — Back to the Future remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Back to the Future 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 directed Back to the Future?**
Back to the Future (1985) was directed by Robert Zemeckis.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Back to the Future?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (87/100), Metascore (81/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Back to the Future?**
Back to the Future is streaming on Starz; on Starz in the United States; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on Prime Video in Turkey; on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on Prime Video in South Africa; on Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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