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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/back-to-the-future-1985/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| 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 84% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Back to the Future worth watching?**
Back to the Future holds a 84% 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?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch Back to the Future?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Back to the Future page for current options.

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