
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
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