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Back to the Future Review (1985) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Robert Zemeckis · 1985 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Back to the Future worth watching?

Back to the Future (1985) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Back to the Future?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

87% Critic Score
89% Audience
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 56m
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

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (87%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, comedy, science fiction pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Back to the Future worth watching?

    Yes — Back to the Future earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic Back to the Future

    Back to the Future (1985) Review

    Robert Zemeckis's Back to the Future (1985) remains a defining Adventure landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Marcus Webb Horror & Genre Critic

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