Back to the Future
Breezy, inventive thrill ride with sly wit, warm nostalgia and a giddy sense of discovery at every turn.
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Back to the Future Part II
A dizzying, playful time-travel ride that keeps you on your toes with its twisty plot and retro-futuristic spectacle.
About 1989 film by Robert Zemeckis
Genres comedy, science fiction, teen, dystopian, time-travel
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Written by Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale
Starring Michael J. Fox, Elijah Wood, Elisabeth Shue, Christopher Lloyd, Billy Zane, Flea, Charles Fleischer, Joe Flaherty
Music Alan Silvestri
Runtime 108 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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