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Comedy

Back to School

"He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll."

User Score482 votes
63%6.3/10
Release1986→
Runtime1H 36M
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased

Synopsis

Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.

Principal Cast8

Rodney Dangerfield

Rodney Dangerfield

Thornton Melon

Sally Kellerman

Sally Kellerman

Diane

Burt Young

Burt Young

Lou

Keith Gordon

Keith Gordon

Jason Melon

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Derek

William Zabka

William Zabka

Chas

Paxton Whitehead

Paxton Whitehead

Phillip Barbay

Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau

Vanessa

Full Cast & Crew (209)

Media25

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Director

Alan Metter

Alan Metter

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Trailer

Box Office

Budget$11M
Revenue$91M

Certification

PG-13

Keywords

collegetutorwhirlpoolclothing storebribeclothing store ownerback to schoolfather son relationship

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Countries:United States of America
Production:Orion PicturesPaper Clip Productions