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Back to School

Not Rated
Comedy
6.3/10(425 ratings)

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.

06-13-1986
1h 36m
Back to School
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Main Cast

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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Alan Metter
Production:
Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions
Revenue:
$91,258,000
Budget:
$11,000,000

Key Crew

Screenplay:
William Porter
Director:
Alan Metter
Story:
Rodney Dangerfield
Story:
Greg Fields
Screenplay:
Harold Ramis

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en