Back to the Future

Release Date: July 3, 1985

Director: Robert Zimeckis

Writers: Robert Zimeckis and Bob Gale

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson

U.S. Box Office: $210 million

Back to the Future is one of the most iconic films of the 1980s. It's commercial success paired with the fan enthusiasm for the story and characters over the years has kept the film in the forefront of pop culture since its initial release. 

Rediscover the '80s has covered Back to the Future (and its sequels) many times over the years. We invite you to rediscover the time traveling story of Marty McFly and Doc Brown through our resources below:

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Articles

• There is no Back to the Future without the DeLorean Time Machine. Read about the history of the DeLorean DMC-12, how it was chosen for the film, and some custom built cars.
• In 2015, Jason and Wyatt met the DeLorean Time Machine for the first time at Retro Con.
• Recap Back to the Future Day 2015 when online outlets across the web celebrated the day Marty and Doc visited the future in Back to the Future Part II.
• In 2016, Jason and Wyatt visited Rusty's TV & Movie Car Museum and found a futuristic prop car from Back to the Future Part II along with a DeLorean.
• Read Jason' review of the fantastic documentary film titled OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine
• Jason gives some love for Marty's Toyota 4 x 4 in his list for the Best Supporting Cast Vehicles of the '80s.
• Doc's garage is featured in this collection of movie floor plans in motion.
• Biff Tannen makes Jason's list of Most Hated '80s Movie Villains as a Kid.
• Michael J. Fox makes Jason's list of the 10 Most Box Office Actors of the '80s.
• Check out this infographic that details the costume progression of Marty, Doc, and Biff throughout the film series.
• Of course Jason ranked the DeLorean Time Machine at #1 on his list of Favorite '80s Movie Vehicles.
• Hill Valley made the list of Lego Playsets We Wanted in the '80s.
• Twin Pines Mall and Doc Brown's house are two places Jason would like to visit on his West Coast Pop Culture Vacation Tour.
• Listen to this collection of remixes using music from Back to the Future.

Podcasts

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the film on Back To The Future Day in 2015, Jason and Wyatt released a podcast entitled "Back To The Future: History and Memories." Listen to the hosts reminisce about their experiences with the film trilogy including personal memories and first impressions. You'll also hear the history of the franchise and some of the 30th anniversary goodies they spotted leading up to a glorious day in film history!

Videos

• A fan revisited the film locations of Back to the Future for its 30th anniversary.
• Watch Doc Brown introduce us to Lego Dimensions in 2015.
• Bob Gale visits Jay Leno's Garage and they go for a spin in the DeLorean Time Machine.
• Watch the DIY Shop show you how to build your own Flux Capacitor for only $30.
• Make your own DeLorean Time Machine from Pepsi cans!
• Michael J. Fox performs Back to the Future music with Coldplay in 2016.
• Huey Lewis and the News paid homage to their Back to the Future roots in 2020 with the "While We Were Young" music video.
• What was it like to be Michael J. Fox in 1987? Watch this news report.

Reviews

• Did you know there is an official owner's manual for the DeLorean Time Machine? It's laid out just like those old Haynes auto manuals from back in the day.
• Another great book is Back to the Future: Race Through Time which comes with a wind-up DeLorean car! You can also watch the video review.
• Pass the BTTF film legacy to the youngsters in your life with the Back to the Future: Telling Time with Marty McFly children's book from the PlayPop series. You can also watch the video review.
• Jason reviews the Back to the Future: Untold Tales and Alternate Timelines comic book.
• Watch this review of the Back to the Future edition of Yahtzee featuring a light-up Flux Capacitor shaker.
• The Ultimate Visual History of Back to the Future revealed some behind the scenes photos that had never been shown before.