Back to the Future

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Back to the Future is a popular science fiction film trilogy directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg. The first film, Back to the Future, was released in 1985, followed by two sequels, Back to the Future Part II in 1989 and Back to the Future Part III in 1990. The trilogy stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Emmett Brown.

The story revolves around Marty McFly, a teenager who accidentally travels back in time from 1985 to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean car invented by the eccentric Dr. Brown. In the past, Marty encounters younger versions of his parents and inadvertently interferes with their meeting, putting his own existence at risk. To set things right, Marty seeks the help of the younger Dr. Brown to find a way back to the future.

The trilogy explores themes of time travel, friendship, and the consequences of altering the past. It is known for its clever writing, humour, and memorable characters. The films also feature iconic elements like the DeLorean time machine, the flux capacitor, and the hoverboard.

Back to the Future has become a cultural phenomenon, and the trilogy remains beloved by audiences worldwide. The films are considered classics in the science fiction genre and have left a lasting impact on pop culture.

Back to the Future
1985 movie
 * UK premiere: 03 December 1985 - also featured on Film 85 (BBC One) and Whistle Test (BBC Two)
 * UK general release: 04 December 1985
 * Awards: Oscar for Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing (1986)
 * Home media release: 1986 (VHS), 2002 (DVD), 2010 (Blu-ray), 2020 (4K Ultra HD)
 * TV: (all BBC One) Christmas Day 1988, 26 December 1990, 11 April 1992, 08 September 1993, 02 April 1999, 27 August 2000, 30 December 2003, 09 April 2004,
 * Cinema re-release: 01 October 2010 (UK, 25th anniversary)
 * Stage musical: 20 February 2020 (Premiere, Manchester, UK)

Soundtrack
OST chart peak positions (UK)


 * 1986: N66 (Official Albums Chart)


 * 2014: N16 (Official Soundtrack Albums Chart)
 * 2015: N38 (Official Album Downloads Chart), N2 (Official Soundtrack Albums Chart)
 * 2016: N64 (Official Compilations Chart); N7 (Official Soundtrack Albums Chart); N6 (Official Vinyl Albums Chart)
 * 2020: N54 (Official Compilations Chart); N29 (Official Vinyl Albums Chart)
 * 2021: N63, N88 (Official Compilations Chart), N6 (Official Soundtrack Albums Chart); N18 (Official Vinyl Albums Chart) ( vinyl re-release )
 * 2022: N12 (Official Soundtrack Albums Chart)
 * 2023: N33 (Official Soundtrack Albums Chart)

Video

 * 2003: N52 (Official DVD Chart);
 * 2023: N21 (Official Film Chart); N7 (Official Video Chart); N3 (Official Blu-Ray Chart); N7 (Official Film On Disc Chart)

In October 2020 Back to the Future was voted the UK's favourite 80s movie in a poll conducted by Official Charts and FindAnyFilm.com.