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Movie The Rerun: 1980s

Back to the Future

Teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean built by his scientist friend, and must make sure his future parents fall in love.

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Teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean built by his scientist friend, and must make sure his future parents fall in love.

Why watch Directed by Robert Zemeckis and written with Bob Gale, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.

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Where can I watch Back to the Future?
In Australia: Paramount+. In Canada: Netflix.
What is Back to the Future about?
Teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean built by his scientist friend, and must make sure his future parents fall in love.
Who is in the cast of Back to the Future?
Back to the Future stars Claudia Wells, Christopher Lloyd, Frances Lee McCain, Billy Zane and Lea Thompson.
Who directed Back to the Future?
Back to the Future was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
When did Back to the Future come out?
Back to the Future was released on 3 July 1985.
How long is Back to the Future?
Back to the Future runs 115 minutes (1 h 55 min).

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