Back to the Future
AdventureComedyScience Fiction
10+PG⭐ 8.0 / 10
1985·1h 56m·Robert Zemeckis·Universal Pictures·● Script read & verified
A teenager accidentally travels back in time to 1955 and must ensure his parents fall in love to secure his own existence. A beloved sci-fi...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Contains more strong language than many family films, including multiple uses of s**t
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Marty's entire mission is to ensure his parents fall in love so his family can exist. The film celebrates marriage, family bonds, and parental love as the foundation that makes everything else possible.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Perseverance and believing in yourself despite setbacks
- ✓The importance of standing up to bullies and having courage
Awards: Academy Award for Best Sound Editing; Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
Cast:Michael J. FoxChristopher LloydCrispin GloverLea ThompsonClaudia Wells