Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Kernel Score: 86% · 11,335 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1990-05-25
Runtime: 119 minutes
Is Back to the Future Part III worth watching?
Worth watching. A fun, warm finish to the trilogy, moving Marty and Doc to the Wild West. It's lighter than the first two but charming, and the cast makes it easy to enjoy.
Watch it if you
- loved the first two films
- enjoy sci-fi mixed with Westerns
- want a feel-good adventure
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the first two
- want a darker or more serious story
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Back to the Future Part III
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Back to the Future Part III parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Back to the Future Part III is a PG adventure-comedy sci-fi film set in the Wild West with shootouts and mild peril.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The Wild West setting includes shootouts and gunfights typical of a PG action-adventure comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Back to the Future Part III
If you liked Back to the Future Part III, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Back to the Future (1985) — 95%: The original and the best entry in the series.
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) — 88%: The middle chapter, with more time-travel twists.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: Fun space adventure with a cheeky, charming crew.
- Star Trek (2009) — 83%: Lively adventure with a likeable cast.
- Galaxy Quest (1999) — 80%: Funny, warm sci-fi spoof with real heart.
- Men in Black (1997) — 80%: Light sci-fi comedy with a great duo.
Director
Cast
- Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly / Seamus McFly
- Christopher Lloyd as Doctor Emmett Brown
- Mary Steenburgen as Clara Clayton
- Thomas F. Wilson as Buford 'Mad Dog' Tannen / Biff Tannen
- Lea Thompson as Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly
- Elisabeth Shue as Jennifer
- Matt Clark as Bartender
- Richard Dysart as Barbwire Salesman
- Pat Buttram as Saloon Old Timer
- Harry Carey, Jr. as Saloon Old Timer
Back to the Future Part III FAQ
Is Back to the Future Part III worth watching?
Worth watching. A fun, warm finish to the trilogy, moving Marty and Doc to the Wild West. It's lighter than the first two but charming, and the cast makes it easy to enjoy.
Where can I watch Back to the Future Part III?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Back to the Future Part III OK for kids?
Back to the Future Part III is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Back to the Future Part III is a PG adventure-comedy sci-fi film set in the Wild West with shootouts and mild peril.
What movies are like Back to the Future Part III?
If you liked Back to the Future Part III, try Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part II, Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Trek.