Back to the Future Quotes from Your Favorite 80’s Sci-Fi

Jump back into the ’80s with these Back to the Future quotes and share your favorite line from the movie in the comments

Back to the Future is one of the most iconic sci-fi movies in box office history.

It is an American futuristic film set in 1985.

The story revolves around Marty Mcfly and Doctor Emmet “Doc” Brown as they drive a time-traveling DeLorean Car and set off for a wild adventure.

In the film, Marty accidentally travels back in 1955 and jeopardizes the course of history, precisely his very own existence, by accidentally stopping the early attempts to get his parents acquainted.

To make matters worse Lorraine, his mother becomes infatuated with Marty instead.

A survey conducted by YouGov in 2021 found that Back to the Future is the second most popular 80’s movie among US adults.

This statistic is relevant because it shows that the movie has maintained its popularity over time and resonates with people even decades after its release.

These Back to the Future quotes will bring you back to the heights of this exciting film.

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Back to the Future quotes from Dr. Emmett Brown

According to Box Office Mojo, Back to the Future is the 13th highest-grossing movie of all time in the US.

This statistic is significant because it illustrates the enduring appeal of the film and its impact on popular culture.

1. “Next Saturday night, we’re sending you back to the future!” — Dr. Emmett Brown

2. “Don’t worry. As long as you hit that wire with the connecting hook at precisely 88 miles per hour, the instant the lightning strikes the tower… everything will be fine.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

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3. “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

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4. “There’s that word again! Heavy! Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with the Earth’s gravitational pull?” — Dr. Emmett Brown

5. “If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour… you’re gonna see some serious shit.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

6. “Marty, you can’t go losing your judgment every time someone calls you a name. That’s exactly what causes you to get into that accident in the future.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

7. “Marty, the future isn’t written. It can be changed…you know that. Anyone can make their future whatever they want it to be.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

8. “Well, there are plenty worse places to be than the Old West. I could’ve ended up in the Dark Ages. They probably would have burned me at the stake as a heretic or something.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

9. “Traveling through time has become much too painful.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

10. “Clara was one in a million. One in a billion. One in a googolplex!” — Dr. Emmett Brown

11. “Time traveling is just too dangerous. Better that I devote myself to study the other great mystery of the universe: women!” — Dr. Emmett Brown

12. “The way I see it, if you’re gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?” — Dr. Emmett Brown

13. “Good evening. I’m Doctor Emmett Brown and I’m standing here in the parking lot at Twin Pines Mall. It is Saturday morning, October 26, 1985, 1:18 A.M. and this is temporal experiment number one. Please note that Einstein’s clock is in precise synchronization with my control watch.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

14. “Marty, he’s in a ’46 Ford. We’re in a DeLorean. He’d rip through us like we were tin foil.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

15. “I’m sure that in 1985, plutonium is available at every corner drugstore, but in 1955 it’s a little hard to come by.” — Dr. Emmett Brown

Back to the Future quotes from Marty McFly

The American Film Institute ranked Back to the Future as the 10th greatest science fiction film of all time.

This statistic is relevant because it highlights the critical acclaim and cultural significance of the movie.

16. “Wait a minute, Doc, are you telling me that my mother has got the hots for me?” — Marty McFly

17. “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that, yet. But your kids are gonna love it.” — Marty McFly

18. “Damn it, Doc! Why did you have to tear up that letter. If only I had more time… Wait, a minute, I got all the time I want! I got a time machine!” — Marty McFly

19. “Oh, and one more thing, if you guys ever have kids and one of them, when he’s eight years old, accidentally sets fire to the living room rug – go easy on him.” — Marty McFly

20. “Doc, I’m from the Future. I came here in a time machine that you invented. Now I need your help to get back to the year 1985.” — Marty McFly

21. “You’re not thinking fourth-dimensionally.” — Marty McFly

22. “Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one.” — Marty McFly

23. “All right. This is an oldie, but, uh… well, it’s an oldie where I come from.” — Marty McFly

24. “So you’re my Uncle Joey. Better get used to these bars, kid.” — Marty McFly

25. “Wait a minute, Doc. Ah… Are you telling me that you built a time machine… out of a DeLorean?” — Marty McFly

Which of these Back to the Future quotes is your favorite?

Marty lived a rough life with his father being bullied at work while his mother is a depressed alcoholic.

However, because of the time-traveling capability of their DeLorean Car, Marty was able to change things for the better for his family.

His father became a successful author while his mother became fit and lived a fulfilling life.

This series appeals to our deepest desire to have the ability to change the past and influence the future.

It tickles our imagination to make things right and have an alternate outcome for the things that we had.

This movie is an overall masterpiece for a light sci-fi movie that is way ahead of its time.

Hopefully, you liked these Back to the Future quotes and sayings, and of course, you can share them with your friends who are fans of the series.