1985 · 116 min
Back to the Future
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.
Screening history
here are comfort films… and then there’s Back to the Future.
The first one has always been my favourite, and honestly I don’t think that’ll ever change. From the moment Marty hits 88mph for the first time, it just feels like pure movie magic. It’s one of those rare films where everything, the music, the pacing, the humour, the characters, just clicks perfectly.
What I love most is how endlessly rewatchable it is. No matter how many times I’ve seen it, it never loses that sense of excitement or charm. The 1955 setting, the iconic DeLorean, and that perfect balance between sci-fi adventure and heartfelt storytelling make it feel timeless. It’s funny, thrilling, and surprisingly emotional in places, especially when you realise how much heart is at the core of the story.
It also just feels like cinema in its purest form, imaginative, uplifting, and packed with unforgettable moments. The first film stands strong on its own while also setting up one of the most beloved trilogies ever made.
Some films age. This one somehow just keeps getting better.