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Movies like Back to the Future: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Back to the Future (1985), start with Back to the Future Part II, The Adam Project, Love and Monsters. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Back to the Future as adventure, comedy, science fiction. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back to the Future Part II (1989) | Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction | 108 min | 7.8/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Adam Project (2022) | Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy | 106 min | 7.0/10 | Netflix |
| Love and Monsters (2020) | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy | 109 min | 7.3/10 | Paramount+ |
| Meet the Robinsons (2007) | Animation, Comedy, Family | 95 min | 7.0/10 | Disney+ |
| Star Trek (2009) | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure | 127 min | 7.4/10 | Paramount+ |
| Toy Story (1995) | Family, Comedy, Animation | 81 min | 8.0/10 | Disney+ |
Why each one fits
Back to the Future Part II
1989 · Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction · 108 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Shares Adventure and Comedy with Back to the Future. Released 4 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Adam Project
2022 · Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy · 106 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Shares Adventure and Science Fiction with Back to the Future. Released 37 years after.
TMDB synopsis: After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.
US streaming: Netflix
Love and Monsters
2020 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy · 109 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Shares Adventure and Comedy with Back to the Future. Released 35 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive.
US streaming: Paramount+
Meet the Robinsons
2007 · Animation, Comedy, Family · 95 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Shares Comedy and Science Fiction with Back to the Future. Released 22 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage.
US streaming: Disney+
Star Trek
2009 · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure · 127 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Science Fiction and Adventure with Back to the Future. Released 24 years after.
TMDB synopsis: The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals.
US streaming: Paramount+
Toy Story
1995 · Family, Comedy, Animation · 81 min · TMDB 8.0/10
Shares Comedy and Adventure with Back to the Future. Released 10 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene.
US streaming: Disney+
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.4/10 on TMDB. The highest is Toy Story at 8.0/10, against 8.3/10 for Back to the Future itself. They span 1989 to 2022 and run 81 to 127 minutes. The most common genre tags are Comedy and Adventure. 5 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Paramount+ carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like Back to the Future?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Back to the Future Part II, The Adam Project, Love and Monsters. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Back to the Future?
In the US on October 24, 2026: not on a US subscription service right now; it may be available to rent or buy. Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.