News culture This legendary science fiction film was such a huge success, grossing almost $400 million at the cinema, that it spawned a trilogy: It is available for free on TF1+
The end of the 70s and then the 80s alone are the origins of the greatest science fiction franchises, some of which are still active in the 7th century. Alien, Terminator, Star Wars and many others have delighted science fiction fans for several decades. Another film was so successful in theaters that it spawned a trilogy, a television series and even video games. The trilogy has been available for free on TF1+ for a few days.
Since its launch in January 2024 TF1+ dwarfs the leaders on the market, notably Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, with a free offer (with advertising) and a regularly renewed catalog. It is also possible to remove commercials by taking out a premium subscription for $5.99/month (or $59.99/year or 2 months free). This SVOD service features original programming, including the live-action adaptation of the anime Cat’s Eyes, as well as films and series produced by third-party companies. Such is the case with this science fiction film that delighted critics and won the hearts of viewers when it was released in 1985.
A cult SF film
Back to the Future is a science fiction film by Robert Zemeckisthe brains behind Forrest Gump (1994), Contact (1997) and more recently Pinocchio with Tom Hanks (2022) on behalf of Disney. The original Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, is based on an original screenplay devised by the American filmmaker and Bob Gale. Back to the Future’s impact on popular culture and its success in theaters, with $388.8 million collected at the box office against a budget of $19 million, made it an instant cult favorite. film work and formed the origin of a franchise that remains as famous almost 40 years after its debut on the big screen.
The synopsis of “Back to the Future”: In 1986, a teenager named Marty McFly lives with his parents Lorraine and George, his brother Dave, and his sister Linda. He is the friend of Doctor Brown, who is considered a mad scientist but who actually invents a car to travel through time. Marty is involuntarily thrown back to 1955 without having enough energy to return. He goes looking for Brown to help him solve this problem. But he quickly realizes that his presence is not without consequences, because it creates temporal paradoxes… – (TF1+)
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A legendary saga
“Back to the Future” is a cinematic saga that was shown in cinemas between 1985 and 1990 and includes three films: “Back to the Future” (1985), “Back to the Future II” (1989) and “Back in the future III”, but not exclusively. The phenomenon is so big that an animated series was released in 1991, a short film in 2015, several video games, a musical, and even an attraction at the Universal Destinations & Experiences theme park in 2020. Despite rumors of a likely return of the saga to cinema starring Tom Holland, a rumor he has since denied, the Back to the Future franchise is at a standstill today.
- Watch Back to the Future II for free on TF1+
- Watch Back to the Future III for free on TF1+
