Back to the Future

Film · 1985 · 1h 56m

Skip one moment.

Here’s exactly when, and what happens just before.

  • 0:46 to 0:54

    Very quick. The camera mostly looks away.

    Just before: A dog is called over and a stranger finds something disgusting in the lab.

After 0:54 you’re clear to the end.

Is there vomiting in Back to the Future (1985)?

Yes. Back to the Future has 1 moment where someone throws up, pukes or retches, at 0:46.

Does anyone throw up on screen in Back to the Future (1985)?

Yes. At 0:46 it’s very quick and the camera mostly looks away.

When is the vomiting scene in Back to the Future (1985)?

0:46 to 0:54, about 10 seconds. Just before: A dog is called over and a stranger finds something disgusting in the lab.

Is Back to the Future (1985) okay to watch with emetophobia?

For many people, yes, if you skip this moment. Press “I’m starting it now” on this page and we’ll chime two minutes before each scene, and again when it’s clear.

ⓘChecked automatically from the film’s subtitles on 2026-10-25. Times can differ by a few seconds between streaming services. Scenes without any sound or dialogue can be missed.