Back to School(1986)
“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.
Director
Alan Metter
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$91M
Cast
Rodney Dangerfield
as Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
as Diane
Burt Young
as Lou
Keith Gordon
as Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.
as Derek
William Zabka
as Chas
Paxton Whitehead
as Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
as Vanessa
M. Emmet Walsh
as Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
as Valerie
Ned Beatty
as Dean Martin
Severn Darden
as Dr. Barazini
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$91M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Paper Clip Productions
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Where can I watch Back to School?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Back to School (1986).
What is Back to School about?▼
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.
Who directed Back to School?▼
Back to School was directed by Alan Metter and released in 1986. It is a comedy film.
How long is Back to School?▼
Back to School has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Back to School?▼
The cast of Back to School includes Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon, Sally Kellerman as Diane, Burt Young as Lou, Keith Gordon as Jason Melon, Robert Downey Jr. as Derek and more.
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