Back to the Future Part III
“They've saved the best trip for last... But this time they may have gone too far.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-12
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Michael J. Fox
Marty McFly / Seamus McFly
Christopher Lloyd
Doctor Emmett Brown
Mary Steenburgen
Clara Clayton
Thomas F. Wilson
Buford 'Mad Dog' Tannen / Biff Tannen
Lea Thompson
Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly
Elisabeth Shue
Jennifer
Matt Clark
Bartender
Richard Dysart
Barbwire Salesman
Pat Buttram
Saloon Old Timer
Harry Carey Jr.
Saloon Old Timer
Dub Taylor
Saloon Old Timer
James Tolkan
Marshal Strickland
Marc McClure
Dave McFly
Wendie Jo Sperber
Linda McFly
Jeffrey Weissman
George McFly
Christopher Wynne
Buford Tannen's Gang / Needles' Gang
Sean Sullivan
Buford Tannen's Gang
Mike Watson
Buford Tannen's Gang
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$245.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.13x
+$205.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Gale
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Back to the Future Part III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $245.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Zemeckis
Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis
Alan Silvestri
Dean Cundey
Arthur Schmidt, Harry Keramidas
Neil Canton, Bob Gale, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Canton
Producer
Bob Gale
Screenplay
Robert Zemeckis
Director
Rick Carter
Production Design
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Bob Gale
Producer
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Joanna Johnston
Costume Design
Scott Farrar
Visual Effects Supervisor
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Ralston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to the Future Part III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back to the Future Part III about?
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.
Who directed Back to the Future Part III?
Back to the Future Part III was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in Back to the Future Part III?
The principal cast of Back to the Future Part III includes Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson, Lea Thompson.
When was Back to the Future Part III released and how long is it?
Back to the Future Part III was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Back to the Future Part III?
Back to the Future Part III had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $245.1M at the worldwide box office (6.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Back to the Future Part III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back to the Future Part III was composed by Alan Silvestri.
Is Back to the Future Part III based on a book or true story?
Back to the Future Part III is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Robert Zemeckis", Characters: "Bob Gale".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back to the Future Part III?
Back to the Future Part III holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).