“Back to the Future” (1985) Movie Discussion Questions

Explore Back to the Future (1985) with these movie discussion questions — about time travel, adventure, and more!

Can you summarize the main plot of the movie in your own words?
Who is your favorite character in Back to the Future, and why?
What do you think about Marty McFly as a protagonist? What qualities make him a likable character?
How does the movie use time travel as a central theme, and why is it important to the story?
How does the movie make you feel? Did you relate to any of the characters or their experiences?
How does Doc Brown add to the story’s excitement and humor?

If you had a time machine like the DeLorean, what time period would you want to visit, and why?
Do you think time travel would be a good thing or a bad thing based on what happens in the movie? Why?
How does the concept of time travel add to the adventure and challenges faced by Marty?
How does the movie explain the concept of time travel and the workings of the DeLorean? Do you find it believable?

What do you think about the friendship between Marty and Doc? How is it portrayed in the movie?
How does Marty’s relationship with his family change throughout the film, and what lessons can we learn from it?
In what ways do the characters demonstrate support for each other?

Do you think it’s okay for Marty to change aspects of the past? Why or why not?
What consequences do the characters face for their actions?
What lessons can we learn from Marty’s journey and experiences in the past and present?

Have you watched the sequels to Back to the Future? If so, how do they compare to the original?
What adventures do you think Marty and Doc might have had after the events of the movie?