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Back to the Future

1985 · Directed by Robert Zemeckis · 1h 56m

7 slates

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11

Total Upvotes

3

Current

4

Timeless

0

Limitless

Synopsis

A teenager and a mad-scientist friend accidentally drive a DeLorean into 1955. The trick is getting home without rewriting the whole family tree.

Top Slates

Top CurrentCurrent modeCast the next version with living actors who are age-appropriate today. Imagine what a fresh adaptation could look like. Every slate respects the original team that brought the film to life.

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 112 days ago

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  • Timothée Chalametas Marty McFly
    +2
  • Nicolas Cageas Emmett Brown
    +2
  • Jay Baruchelas George McFly
    +2
  • Zoey Deutchas Lorraine Baines
    +2

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

Expand the Director's Cut to vote on the ensemble

by@mccarron
CurrentAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm
Top TimelessTimeless modeReimagine the cast across every era. Living or deceased, any age, in their prime years from any decade. A creative tribute to the original work — never a critique.

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 112 days ago

“...But Succession”

  • Nicholas Braunas Marty McFly
    +3
  • Brian Coxas Emmett Brown
    +1
  • Matthew Macfadyenas George McFly
    +1
  • J. Smith-Cameronas Lorraine Baines
    +1

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

Expand the Director's Cut to vote on the ensemble

by@floreez
TimelessAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm
Top LimitlessLimitless modeCast anyone at all — real actors and public figures on any account, plus your own family and friends on Auteur. No rules about era, age, or availability.

No Limitless slate yet.

Roles

CharacterOriginally Played By

Main

  • Marty McFlyMichael J. Fox
  • Emmett BrownChristopher Lloyd
  • George McFlyCrispin Glover
  • Lorraine Baines

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FeaturedTop top slate

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 112 days ago

“...But Succession”

  • Nicholas Braunas Marty McFly
    +3
  • Brian Coxas Emmett Brown
    +1
  • Matthew Macfadyenas George McFly
    +1
  • J. Smith-Cameronas Lorraine Baines
    +1

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

Expand the Director's Cut to vote on the ensemble

by@floreez
TimelessAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm

More slates

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 106 days ago

“....but dramatic”

  • Daniel Day-Lewisas Marty McFly
    +1
  • Anthony Hopkinsas Emmett Brown
    +1
  • Christian Baleas George McFly
    +1
  • Glenn Closeas Lorraine Baines
    +1

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

Expand the Director's Cut to vote on the ensemble

by@floreez
TimelessAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 112 days ago

M
  • Timothée Chalametas Marty McFly
    +2
  • Nicolas Cageas Emmett Brown
    +2
  • Jay Baruchelas George McFly
    +2
  • Zoey Deutchas Lorraine Baines
    +2

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

Expand the Director's Cut to vote on the ensemble

by@mccarron
CurrentAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 98 days ago · edited 97 days ago

“Back to Detention”

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  • Emilio Estevezas Marty McFly
    +1
  • RV
    Richard Vernonas Emmett Brown
    +1
  • Anthony Michael Hallas George McFly
    +1
  • Molly Ringwaldas Lorraine Baines
    +1

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

1 bravos · 0 boos · net +1

by@dgaichas
0
TimelessAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 99 days ago

G
  • Pedro Pascalas Marty McFly
    +1
  • Ewan McGregoras Emmett Brown
    0
  • Christoph Waltzas George McFly
    0
  • Megan Foxas Lorraine Baines
    +1

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

1 bravos · 0 boos · net +1

by@gtp85
CurrentAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 102 days ago

S
  • Tom Cruiseas Marty McFly
    +2
  • Daniel Sternas Emmett Brown
    +2
  • Benedict Cumberbatchas George McFly
    +1
  • Cindy Crawfordas Lorraine Baines
    +1

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

1 bravos · 0 boos · net +1

by@spoonaloompa
TimelessAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm

Back to the Future

1985 · Robert Zemeckis · submitted 107 days ago · edited 107 days ago

“Fortune Feimster as Linda McFly vibes, Let's gooo!”

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  • Tom Hollandas Marty McFly
    0
  • Willem Dafoeas Emmett Brown
    0
  • Jesse Plemonsas George McFly
    0
  • Sydney Sweeneyas Lorraine Baines
    0

Does this ensemble work?

Ensemble voteBravo if the cast clicks as a whole. Boo if the ensemble misses. The pick votes on each role above judge actor-by-actor choices — this one judges the slate's overall vision.

Expand the Director's Cut to vote on the ensemble

by@lord_vader
CurrentAdventureComedySci-FiRobert Zemeckis1980sFilm

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