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Back to the Future Part III
1990 119 min United States of America PG 12+
★7.6
Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Director: Robert Zemeckis
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Description
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.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$88.28M
Worldwide:
$244.53M
Starring
Michael J. Fox
Actor
Christopher Lloyd
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Mary Steenburgen
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Back to the Future Part III is widely celebrated as a charming and satisfying conclusion to the trilogy that successfully experiments with Western genre tropes. While some critics argue it is less impactful than the original film, the general consensus praises the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's ability to maintain the series' signature humor and heart.
| Acting | Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd deliver consistent, high-quality performances that anchor the series' emotional resonance. | |
| Production | The production design and costume work effectively recreate the 1885 Wild West setting with authentic detail. | |
| Originality | The blend of science fiction and Western genre elements provides a fresh, entertaining shift in tone for the trilogy. | |
| Screenplay | The film functions as a cohesive and satisfying conclusion to the story, though it is frequently debated whether it surpasses or falls short of the original installment. |