Back to the Future theory: Marty's parents KNEW he time-travelled (2024)

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In the Back to the Future trilogy, we came across Marty McFly’s parents George and Lorraine in different time periods. From their youth in 1955 to three different versions of 1985 and right up to their old age in 2015. And now a popular new fan theory argues that the couple knew all along that Marty was a time traveller.

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Reddit user WippitGuud wrote: “There is way too much future hinting with Marty going back to 1955.

“Eventually, George and Lorraine would talk to Doc about it – the only person they saw Marty with – and he would admit what happened.

“This is also why they didn't know their first son Marty when Lorraine expressed an interest in the name because the timing would've been wrong.

“This also explains why both George's book and the gift of the truck happened the day after he time travelled.

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They added: “They knew the day it happened because of the tape, and they planned to reveal them the next day.”

It’s often pointed out by Back to the Future fans that surely George and Lorraine would realise that their son Marty, born in 1968, had a resemblance to Calvin Klein from 1955.

Especially when Calvin insisted that they call him Marty, a name Lorraine then thinks would be a great name for her kid.

However, Back to the Future co-creator Bob Gale has debunked this theory.

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Bob Gale (Image: GETTY)

Christopher Lloyd stars in 1985’s Back to the Future

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year, Gale said: “Bear in mind that George and Lorraine only knew Marty/Calvin for eight days when they were 17.

“And they did not even see him every one of those eight days.

“So, many years later, they still might remember that interesting kid who got them together on their first date.”

The Back to the Future creator then pointed out how if anyone thinks back to their own high school days it’s a struggle to remember a kid who was there for even a semester.

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After all, with no photo for reference, after 25 years or so they would just be a fuzzy memory.

Gale added: “So Lorraine and George might think it funny that they once actually met someone named Calvin Klein, and even if they thought their son at age 16 or 17 had some resemblance to him, it wouldn't be a big deal.”

The writer/producer added that if you go through your high school yearbook you’d probably find classmates you’d think look a bit like your kids.

Meanwhile, Back to the Future the musical is heading to London’s West End.

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    Gale and Back to the Future trilogy director Robert Zemeckis adapted the first movie for the stage show.

    While the movie’s composer Alan Silvestri worked on the music.

    The musical, which had a short run in Manchester will open at the Adelphi Theatre in London on May 14.

    Fans can book tickets now for up to September 26, 2021.

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    Back to the Future theory: Marty's parents KNEW he time-travelled (2024)

    FAQs

    Why didn't Marty's parents recognise him? ›

    Marty's parents not recognizing him as Calvin Klein can be explained by the fact that they only knew him for six days when they were 17, and he did not spend all his time with them. George and Lorraine likely have a faint idea of what Calvin looked like, but not enough to notice the resemblance between Marty and him.

    What does Marty's younger mother think he is called when he goes back in time? ›

    What does Marty's younger mother think he is called, when he goes back in time? Calvin Klein. It was on the waistband of his underwear.

    Why does Marty time travel? ›

    This reveals that he was shot and killed by Bufford "Mad Dog" Tannen six days after he wrote the letter. Marty decides to travel back to 1885 in the DeLorean in an effort to save Doc Brown. After Doc Brown sets the date to September 2, 1885, Marty time travels and hides the DeLorean in a cave.

    Did George and Lorraine recognize Marty? ›

    In the 1985 film, Marty's parents George and Lorraine have no recollection of their son, played by Michael J. Fox, as their dear friend Calvin Klein. As Klein, Marty was responsible for setting his parents up on a date when he traveled back in time to the 1950s.

    Why did they replace Marty's dad in Back to the Future? ›

    George McFly, played by Crispin Glover in the first film, was replaced by Jeffrey Weissman in the second and third installments due to creative differences and salary issues. Melora Hardin was replaced by Claudia Wells as Jennifer Parker because she looked too tall next to Michael J.

    Why was Claudia Wells replaced? ›

    After her mother was diagnosed with cancer, Wells put her career on hold for family reasons, and told the studio she would be unavailable to reprise her Back to the Future role for the two sequels. Actress Elisabeth Shue replaced her.

    What is Marty McFly's middle name? ›

    Marty McFly

    Martin Seamus ("Marty") McFly (portrayed by Michael J. Fox in the films and voiced by him in Lego Dimensions, voiced by David Kaufman in the animated series) is the son of George and Lorraine McFly. Marty travels between the past and the future, encountering his ancestors and descendants.

    Who was supposed to be the original Marty? ›

    Back to the Future is, without a doubt, one of the most enjoyable movies ever made. The same cannot be said for its arduous production. You're probably aware of how the famous story goes: Eric Stoltz was the original Marty McFly for a little over a month before he was replaced by Michael J.

    Did Doc already know about Marty? ›

    The films do not depict how Doc originally met Marty, however production notes and word from creators Bob Zemeckis and Bob Gale have stated that they met several years prior to the events of the first film when Marty sneaked into his lab after being warned to stay away from Doc by his parents.

    Why did Lorraine have a crush on Marty? ›

    In the beginning of the movie, they explain that George was hit by a car, and while he was recovering, Marty's mother fell in love with George because she felt bad for him, and since Marty stopped his dad from getting hit, and he was the one who got hit, she fell in love with Marty because of the same thing.

    Why doesn t Biff recognize Marty? ›

    Marty isn't recognized because of his clothes, he's recognized in spite of them. One of the things Biff's gang wonders is how he keeps changing his clothes so fast.

    Does Marty's mom fall in love with him? ›

    Back To The Future (Original History)

    She felt sorry for him, before falling in love with him. They had their first date a week later at the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance at school. Lorraine and George married and had three kids, Dave, Linda and Marty.

    Who was Marty's dad in Back to the Future? ›

    George Douglas McFly (portrayed by Crispin Glover in Back to the Future, Jeffrey Weissman in Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III, voiced by Michael X.

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