12 movies to watch if you love 'Back to the Future'

Meghan CookFeb 17, 2021, 04:23 IST

"Back to the Future" is all about time travel.Universal Pictures

"Back to the Future" is a beloved movie that's influenced sci-fi films for decades.
Fans may also love classics like "Ghostbusters" (1984) and "Some Kind of Wonderful (1987).
They might also enjoy time-bending new releases like "Palm Springs" (2020).

"Back to the Future" (1985) is a beloved flick that has influenced science-fiction films for decades.

In the classic movie, Doc Brown (Christopher Floyd) creates a time-traveling Delorean and sends Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) hurtling back in time to the 1950s.

After traveling through time to 1955, Marty does everything he can to get back to the future in one piece. But first, he has to make sure that his parents fall in love so that he has a future to return to.

Insider rounded up 12 movies for fans of "Back to the Future" to fall in love with next.

"Ghostbusters" (1984) set the tone for future sci-fi comedies.

"Ghostbusters" has been remade multiple times. Columbia Pictures

"ET: the Extra Terrestrial" (1982) also had a huge impact on the science-fiction genre.

"ET: the Extra Terrestrial" is a sci-fi classic. Universal Pictures

Time travel means life or death in "See You Yesterday" (2019).

"See You Yesterday" was directed by Stefon Bristol. Netflix

A weatherman repeats the same day over and over in "Groundhog Day" (1993).

Bill Murray stars in "Groundhog Day." Columbia Pictures

Two wedding guests get stuck in a time loop in "Palm Springs" (2020).

"Palm Springs" is a time-loop movie. Neon/Hulu

"About Time" (2013) is a more nuanced approach to time travel.

"About Time" is directed by Richard Curtis. Universal Pictures

"Rebel Without A Cause" (1955) sheds light on teen angst in the 1950s.

James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause." Warner Bros.

In "The Karate Kid" (1984) the new kid squares off against the school bully.

Self-respect is the key in this movie and "Back to the Future." Columbia Pictures

Before he landed the role of Marty McFly, Fox starred in "Teen Wolf" (1985).

Michael J. Fox in "Teen Wolf." Wolfkill/"Teen Wolf"

Lloyd memorably played Professor Plum in "Clue" (1985).

"Clue" has been remade a few times. Paramount

Lea Thompson shined in "Some Kind of Wonderful" (1987).

Eric Stoltz in "Some Kind of Wonderful." Paramount Pictures

Director Robert Zemeckis also helmed "Forrest Gump" (1994).

Tom Hanks in "Forrest Gump." Paramount

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