Back to the Future Part III

They've saved the best trip for last... But this time they may have gone too far.

1990 • 119 min • Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

The final installment finds Marty digging the trusty DeLorean out of a mineshaft and looking for Doc in the Wild West of 1885. But when their time machine breaks down, the travelers are stranded in a land of spurs. More problems arise when Doc falls for pretty schoolteacher Clara Clayton, and Marty tangles with Buford Tannen.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

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67 Reviewers · 6 · 69%
75 Audience · 11681 · 31%

Marty travels to the Old West to rescue Doc Brown from a dangerous situation. Stranded in 1885, they navigate the challenges of the frontier, including outlaws and a broken time machine, while Doc finds love. It's a fun, action-packed conclusion to the time-traveling trilogy.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some peril with outlaws and train sequences
Marty is almost hanged
Brief gun violence, mostly for intimidation

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Resourcefulness and problem-solving
Standing up to bullies

Talk about it after

The concept of destiny versus free will
The differences between historical periods
Consequences of altering timelines

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Top billed cast

Director: Robert Zemeckis • Crew: Bob Gale, Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis

Trailers & clips

Doc & Marty Hijack the Train

Original EPK Featurette

Doc Brown Sees His Own Grave

Small Details You Missed In The Back To The Future Movies

Theatrical Trailer

Back To The Future Behind the Scenes - Poster Concepts (1985) Movie HD

Back to the Future Part 3 Official Trailer #2 - Christopher Lloyd Movie (1990) HD

Back to the Future Part 3 Official Trailer #1 - Christopher Lloyd Movie (1990) HD

Reviewer notes

Recommended
"Back to the Future III" is based upon the almost impossible to dispute fact that the whole concept of time travel has always been a potent one with its endless opportunities for happiness, heartache and catastrophe and on these terms this film is hard to beat.…
kevin2019, TMDB Community

Not recommended
Maybe a little better than the second movie, but still not a patch on the first. It's worth a watch for the in-jokes but have a standby movie ready.
Rob, TMDB Community

Not recommended
Not my favorite. I didn't really like the 3rd movie because I'm not really into western type movies.
Andre Gonzales, TMDB Community

Recommended
"Marty" (Michael J Fox) is stuck in 1955 when he learns of the untimely demise of his mentor "Doc. Brown" (Christopher Lloyd) back in 1885. Luckily, the DeLorean is on hand and back he goes - to the wild west - to try and prevent this calamity. Once there, he has no idea how to get back; a task not made any easier by local bully "Mad Dod" (Tom Wilson) who has it in for this meek city boy from day one.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
As with Part II, I've come to appreciate this one more, a great blend of sci-fi and western and features once more some fine performances from both Fox and Lloyd, who each do great work portraying different characters (or at least for Lloyd a different time version of Doc Brown). Beyond that, well done set and costume designs and a good enough story to conclude the trilogy. **3.75/5**
JPV852, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Oh, I know you did send me back to the future. But I'm back! I'm back from the future. Doc Brown is back in 1885 in the Old West, soon to be joined by Marty who has found that Doc is in mortal danger from Burford "Mad-Dog" Tannen.…
John Chard, TMDB Community