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Back to School (1986)

13/06/1986

Comedy

1h 36m

63% (447 votes)
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He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.

Overview

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.

Alan MetterDirector
William PorterScreenplay
Harold RamisScreenplay

Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$11,000,000
Revenue
$91,258,000

Keywords

college
tutor
whirlpool
clothing store
bribe
clothing store owner
back to school
father son relationship

Top Billed Cast

Rodney Dangerfield

Thornton Melon

Sally Kellerman

Diane

Burt Young

Lou

Keith Gordon

Jason Melon

Robert Downey Jr.

Derek

William Zabka

Chas

Paxton Whitehead

Phillip Barbay

Adrienne Barbeau

Vanessa

M. Emmet Walsh

Coach Turnbull

Terry Farrell

Valerie

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