Back to the Future Part III
AdventureComedyScience Fiction
8+PG⭐ 6.9 / 10
1990·1h 59m·Robert Zemeckis·Universal Pictures·● Script read & verified
Marty McFly travels back to 1885 to save Doc Brown from being killed by outlaw Mad Dog Tannen in the Old West. This is the...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Contains more Western-style violence and gunplay than typical Back to the Future fare
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Marty's entire motivation is to save Doc Brown, who has become like family to him, demonstrating loyalty and sacrifice for loved ones. The film's resolution focuses on Marty choosing Clara and a simpler life over adventure, emphasizing commitment and settling down.
Community Notes
- Dated portrayal of Native Americans as generic movie 'Indians'
- Casual dismissal of violence against Chinese and Native Americans in historical context
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Loyalty and friendship as Marty risks everything to save Doc
- ✓Family legacy through Marty meeting his great-grandfather
Cast:Michael J. FoxChristopher LloydMary SteenburgenThomas F. WilsonLea Thompson