# Where to watch Back to the Future (1985) in the UK

> Back to the Future (1985) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1985  
**Runtime:** 116 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.3/10  
**Genres:** Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-05T23:33:12.289Z)  

## Synopsis

Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Back%20to%20the%20Future)
- [Now TV Cinema](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=Back%20to%20the%20Future)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Back%20to%20the%20Future)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Back%20to%20the%20Future)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Back%20to%20the%20Future&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Back%20to%20the%20Future&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Back%20to%20the%20Future)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Back%20to%20the%20Future+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Back%20to%20the%20Future)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Back%20to%20the%20Future)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Back%20to%20the%20Future&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Back%20to%20the%20Future&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Back%20to%20the%20Future)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Back%20to%20the%20Future+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Back to the Future in the UK?**

Back to the Future (1985) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go and Now TV Cinema in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Back to the Future?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Back to the Future?**

Yes. Back to the Future can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Back to the Future on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Back to the Future is currently included with: Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/105/back-to-the-future-1985
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vN5B5WgYscRGcQpVhHl6p9DDTP0.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/105/back-to-the-future-1985.json

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