Back to the Future (1985)
A whimsical adventure sends a teenager back to the fifties, sparking nostalgic, feel-good, witty chaos.
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.
How intense is Back to the Future?
Back to the Future has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Back to the Future feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodnostalgic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Back to the Future
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Back to the Future for you?
Is Back to the Future scary?
No. Back to the Future is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Back to the Future gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Back to the Future sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Back to the Future OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Back to the Future?
Back to the Future runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Back to the Future?
Back to the Future is streaming on Starz.
Does Back to the Future have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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