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Back to the Future

Movie·1985·Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction·1h 56m·8.3 (21,881)·Directed by Robert Zemeckis

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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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Michael J. FoxMichael J. FoxMarty McFlyChristopher LloydChristopher LloydEmmett BrownCrispin GloverCrispin GloverGeorge McFlyLea ThompsonLea ThompsonLorraine BainesClaudia WellsClaudia WellsJennifer ParkerThomas F. WilsonThomas F. WilsonBiff TannenMarc McClureMarc McClureDave McFlyWendie Jo SperberWendie Jo SperberLinda McFly

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