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Back to School

PG-1319861h 36mAlan Metter
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 68

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

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.

Comedy
CollegeTutorWhirlpoolClothing StoreBribeClothing Store OwnerBack To SchoolFather Son Relationship

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What is Back to School (1986) 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?

Back to School stars Rodney Dangerfield (Thornton Melon), Sally Kellerman (Diane), Burt Young (Lou), Keith Gordon (Jason Melon), Robert Downey Jr. (Derek). The film was directed by Alan Metter.

How long is Back to School?

Back to School has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG-13.

Is Back to School worth watching?

Back to School holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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