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Back to School

Year
1986
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Comedy
Runtime
96 min
Rating
6.4/10
Director
Alan Metter

Plot 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.

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Director

Alan Metter in Back to SchoolAlan Metter

Cast & Key Characters

Rodney Dangerfield in Back to SchoolRodney DangerfieldThornton MelonSally Kellerman in Back to SchoolSally KellermanDianeBurt Young in Back to SchoolBurt YoungLouKeith Gordon in Back to SchoolKeith GordonJason MelonRobert Downey Jr. in Back to SchoolRobert Downey Jr.DerekWilliam Zabka in Back to SchoolWilliam ZabkaChasPaxton Whitehead in Back to SchoolPaxton WhiteheadPhillip BarbayAdrienne Barbeau in Back to SchoolAdrienne BarbeauVanessaM. Emmet Walsh in Back to SchoolM. Emmet WalshCoach TurnbullTerry Farrell in Back to SchoolTerry FarrellValerieNed Beatty in Back to SchoolNed BeattyDean MartinSevern Darden in Back to SchoolSevern DardenDr. Barazini

Writers

Rodney Dangerfield in Back to SchoolRodney DangerfieldGFGreg FieldsDSDennis SneeHarold Ramis in Back to SchoolHarold RamisWPWilliam PorterPTPJ TorokveiSteven Kampmann in Back to SchoolSteven Kampmann

Production

TNTPaper Clip Productions

Critical Reception & Ratings

Back to School is rated 6.4 out of 10 by viewers — 522 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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 stars in Back to School?

Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr., William Zabka.

Who is the director of Back to School?

Alan Metter.

When was Back to School released?

1986.

Where can I watch Back to School?

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