Back to School
“He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.”
1986•PG-13•1h 36m•6.3•Released
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.
Director
Alan Metter
Writer
William Porter, Harold Ramis, PJ Torokvei, Steven Kampmann
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$91M
Languages
English
Studio
Orion Pictures
Cast
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
Diane
Burt Young
Lou
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.
Derek
William Zabka
Chas
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
Vanessa
M. Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
Valerie
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
Sam Kinison
Professor Terguson
Robert Picardo
Giorgio
Kurt Vonnegut
Self
Production
Company
Orion Pictures
Company
Paper Clip Productions
Producer
Chuck Russell
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