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Back to School (1986)

"He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll."

6.4/10 1h 36m Jun 13, 1986
Comedy

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Back to School
Original Language EN
Budget $11,000,000
Revenue $91,258,000
Status Released
Popularity 1.7

Cast

Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
Popularity: 5.3
Sally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman
Diane
Popularity: 1.9
Burt Young
Burt Young
Lou
Popularity: 0.8
Keith Gordon
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
Popularity: 1.6
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Derek
Popularity: 5.7
William Zabka
William Zabka
Chas
Popularity: 1.8
Paxton Whitehead
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
Popularity: 10.7
Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
Vanessa
Popularity: 2.8
M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
Popularity: 2.8
Terry Farrell
Terry Farrell
Valerie
Popularity: 4.3
Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Popularity: 12.3
Severn Darden
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
Popularity: 0.5

Key Crew

Director Alan Metter
Screenplay William Porter, Harold Ramis, PJ Torokvei
Producer Chuck Russell
Executive Producer Harold Ramis, Michael Endler, Estelle Endler
Editor David Rawlins

Production

Orion Pictures
US
Paper Clip Productions

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Back to School (1986) | Twist & Shout Scene | MGM Studios
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Keywords

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

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Details
Release Date June 13, 1986
Runtime 1h 36m
Budget $11,000,000
Revenue $91,258,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.7
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