1985 · 116 min · PG

Back to the Future

Name: Back to the Future
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1985
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells

Directed by Robert Zemeckis · Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

Back to the Future (1985) is a Adventure film, directed by Robert Zemeckis set in California during the 1950s–1980s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated PG.

A time travel, with a comedic and hopeful tone. Themes of family & loyalty and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer

Alan Silvestri

Cinematography

Dean Cundey

Cast

Michael J. FoxChristopher LloydCrispin GloverLea ThompsonClaudia WellsThomas F. WilsonMarc McClureWendie Jo Sperber

The world of this film

Setting

Where

California

Setting

Suburban

When

1980s 1950s

Premise & themes

Premise

Time Travel

Themes

Family & Loyalty Fate & Destiny

Tone

ComedicHopefulNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadTwo Hander

Pacing

Propulsive

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Setting

Premise & themes

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