Back to the Future celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, so here are 40 incredible facts about the franchise.

Back to the Future Day is today and in 2025 it’s a very special year celebrating the original film’s 40th anniversary. Since the movie is this writer’s favourite movie of all time, here are 40 incredible facts about the franchise for your reading pleasure.

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1. Back to the Future was rejected by Disney due to the incest plot with Lorraine falling in love with her son Marty. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

2. Doc Brown’s Time Machine was almost a fridge instead of a car.

3. Michael J Fox was the first choice for Marty McFly, but was tied up with his sitcom Family Ties

4. Eric Stoltz was

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