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Back to School
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6.3Self-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.
Released: 1986-06-1396 minDir: Alan MetterComedyBudget: $11.0MBox office: $91.3M
Cast
- Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon
- Sally Kellerman as Diane
- Burt Young as Lou
- Keith Gordon as Jason Melon
- Robert Downey Jr. as Derek
- William Zabka as Chas
Themes
- college
- tutor
- whirlpool
- clothing store
- bribe
- clothing store owner
- back to school
- father son relationship
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- Duration
- 95
- FilmAffinity ID
- 994078
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- publication date
- 1987-03-19
- title
- Back to School
- review score
- 68/100
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1980s sports comedy films1980s teen comedy films1986 American films1986 comedy films1986 English-language films1986 films1986 independent filmsAlbum articles lacking alt text for coversAmerican independent filmsAmerican sports comedy filmsAmerican teen comedy filmsEnglish-language independent filmsEnglish-language sports comedy filmsFilms directed by Alan MetterFilms produced by Chuck RussellFilms scored by Danny ElfmanFilms set in universities and collegesFilms shot in CaliforniaFilms shot in WisconsinFilms with screenplays by Harold RamisFilms with screenplays by PJ TorokveiFilms with screenplays by Rodney DangerfieldFilms with screenplays by Steven KampmannOrion Pictures films