Back to School
PG-13“He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.”
1986·96 min·Released
Studio: Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions
6.3TMDb
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Theatrical Jun 13, 1986
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USA · English · USA
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorAlan Metter
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
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
Sam Kinison
Professor Terguson
Robert Picardo
Giorgio
Kurt Vonnegut
Self
Edie McClurg
Marge
Sarah Abrell
Sorority Girl
Dana Allison
Young Woman
Boris Aplon
Tony Meloni
Nora Boland
Agnes
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Keywords
collegetutorwhirlpoolclothing storebribeclothing store ownerback to schoolfather son relationship
Details
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$91M
TMDb Votes
495
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026