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Back to the Future

8.319851h 56mPGMovieAdventureComedyScience Fiction

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'…

DirectorRobert Zemeckis
WritersRobert Zemeckis·Bob Gale
ProducersBob Gale·Neil Canton

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Cast · Directed by Robert Zemeckis

MFMichael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox
Marty McFly
CLChristopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Emmett Brown
CGCrispin Glover
Crispin Glover
George McFly
LTLea Thompson
Lea Thompson
Lorraine Baines
CWClaudia Wells
Claudia Wells
Jennifer Parker
TWThomas F. Wilson
Thomas F. Wilson
Biff Tannen
MMMarc McClure
Marc McClure
Dave McFly
WSWendie Jo Sperber
Wendie Jo Sperber
Linda McFly
GDGeorge DiCenzo
George DiCenzo
Sam Baines
FMFrances Lee McCain
Frances Lee McCain
Stella Baines
JTJames Tolkan
James Tolkan
Mr. Strickland
JCJ.J. Cohen
J.J. Cohen
Skinhead

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Back to the Future — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Back to the Future?

Back to the Future is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Back to the Future on Netflix?

No, Back to the Future is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer.

Is Back to the Future on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Back to the Future is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Back to the Future for free?

Back to the Future is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to Back to the Future?

Yes — Back to the Future is followed by Back to the Future Part II (1989) in the Back to the Future Collection.

Is there a prequel to Back to the Future?

Back to the Future is the first film in the Back to the Future Collection.

Is Back to the Future part of a trilogy?

Yes — Back to the Future is part of a trilogy, alongside Back to the Future Part II (1989) and Back to the Future Part III (1990).

How many movies are in the Back to the Future Collection?

There are 3 films in the Back to the Future Collection: Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989) and Back to the Future Part III (1990).