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1985 · 116 min · PG

Back to the Future

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
1980s1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Time Travel
Themes
Family & LoyaltyFate & Destiny
Tone
ComedicHopefulNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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