<P> The scenes of Marty McFly skateboarding in the film took place during the infancy of the skateboarding sub-culture and numerous skateboarders, as well as companies in the industry, pay tribute to the film for its influence in this regard . Examples can be seen in promotional material, in interviews in which professional skateboarders cite the film as an initiation into the action sport, and in the public's recognition of the film's influence . </P> <P> Back to the Future is ranked tenth on Film4's 50 Films to See Before You Die . </P> <P> Back to the Future's success led to two film sequels: Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III . </P> <P> Part II was released on November 22, 1989, to similar financial and critical success as the original, finishing as the third highest - grossing film of the year worldwide . The film continues directly from the ending of Back to the Future and follows Marty and Doc as they travel into the future of 2015, an alternative 1985, and 1955 where Marty must repair the future while avoiding his past self from the original film . Part II became notable for its 2015 setting and predictions of technology such as hoverboards . Part III, released on May 25, 1990, continued the story, following Marty as he travels back to 1885 to rescue a time - stranded Doc . </P>

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