Back to the Future Part III
Marty McFly races through the old west with Doc Brown to repair a broken timeline, outwit an outlaw, and save a friendship threatened by history.
Overview
A time-traveling adventure leads to unexpected romance and danger in the Old West.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- warm
- nostalgic
- family movie night
- weekend adventure
What critics said
Critics generally found the trilogy finale entertaining, imaginative, and emotionally satisfying, while noting that its western setting could feel bland or sitcom-like.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The DeLorean time machine carries Marty and Doc into an 1885 old west populated by saloons, outlaws, horses, and a locomotive.
Marty receives Doc Brown's written message from 1885 and uses it to locate and rescue him.
Marty travels into the old west after discovering that Doc is in mortal danger, making their bond the story's central emotional engine.
Marty and Doc must adapt the DeLorean and devise a return plan using 1885 resources, culminating in a locomotive-based solution.
Films like Back to the Future Part III, and why
Back to the Future
shared time travel comedy, inventive technology, and warm buddy-adventure energy
Time After Time
shared science fiction time travel, romantic complications, and playful period contrasts
Wild Wild West
shared comedic western setting, fish out of water humor, and amiable adventure tone
The Time Machine
shared family-friendly time travel, historical setting, and earnest romantic adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Release Date
- 1990-05-25
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (11861)
Cast
- Michael J. Fox
- Christopher Lloyd
- Mary Steenburgen
- Thomas F. Wilson
- Lea Thompson
- Elisabeth Shue
- Matt Clark
- Richard Dysart
- Pat Buttram
- Harry Carey Jr.
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Back to the Future Part III about?
- Marty McFly races through the old west with Doc Brown to repair a broken timeline, outwit an outlaw, and save a friendship threatened by history.
- What is Back to the Future Part III like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Back to the Future Part III as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Back to the Future Part III violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Back to the Future Part III as mild.
- What did critics think of Back to the Future Part III?
- Critics generally found the trilogy finale entertaining, imaginative, and emotionally satisfying, while noting that its western setting could feel bland or sitcom-like.
- Which films are like Back to the Future Part III?
- Films with a similar feel include Back to the Future, Time After Time, Wild Wild West, and The Time Machine.
- How long is Back to the Future Part III?
- Back to the Future Part III runs 119 minutes.
- Where can I watch Back to the Future Part III?
- In United States, Back to the Future Part III is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
