Back to the Future (1985) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb	8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes	93%
Metacritic	88/100
Director	Robert Zemeckis
Genre	Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime	116 min
Rated	PG
Cast	Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells

"He was never in time for his classes... He wasn't in time for his dinner... Then one day... he wasn't in his time at all."

Should You Watch Back to the Future?

With an IMDb score of 8.5, Back to the Future is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. The 93% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.

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' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.

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Ratings Breakdown

IMDb: 8.5/10 from 21,536 votes — the broad audience consensus.
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% — Certified Fresh by critics.
Metacritic: 88/100 — weighted critic average.
TMDB: 8.3/10 from 21,536 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back to the Future's IMDb rating?

Back to the Future (1985) has an IMDb rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 21,536 user votes.

Is Back to the Future worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 8.5 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%, Back to the Future is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is Back to the Future?

Back to the Future has a runtime of 116 min. It is rated PG.

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