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Back to School

Back to School

“He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.”
★6.4/10(522)PG-13age•1986•1h 36m
Comedy
DirectorAlan Metter
ScreenplayHarold Ramis, Rodney Dangerfield
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.

Rodney Dangerfield was 64, Sally Kellerman was 49, and Burt Young was 46 when “Back to School” premiered (1986).

Release
Jun 13, 1986
Budget
$11M
Country
United States
Revenue
$91M

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Where to watch Back to School? Back to School is available for streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, The Roku Channel.
Who directed Back to School? Back to School is directed by Alan Metter.
Who stars in Back to School? The main cast of Back to School includes Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr..
How old was Rodney Dangerfield in Back to School? Rodney Dangerfield was 64 when “Back to School” premiered (1986).
How long is Back to School? Back to School is 1h 36min long.

Cast

Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman
Diane
Burt Young
Burt Young
Lou
Keith Gordon
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Derek
William Zabka
William Zabka
Chas
Paxton Whitehead
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
Vanessa
M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
Terry Farrell
Valerie
Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Severn Darden
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
Sam Kinison
Sam Kinison
Professor Terguson
Robert Picardo
Robert Picardo
Giorgio
Edie McClurg
Edie McClurg
Marge
Sarah Abrell
Sarah Abrell
Sorority Girl
Kimberlin Brown
Kimberlin Brown
Girl in Dorm Hallway
Jason Hervey
Jason Hervey
Young Thornton
Leslie Scarborough
Leslie Scarborough
Coed #1
Michael McGrady
Michael McGrady
Player #1
Santos Morales
Santos Morales
Bartender
Phil Rubenstein
Phil Rubenstein
Executive #1
Timothy Stack
Timothy Stack
Trendy Man
Steve Sweeney
Steve Sweeney
Security Guard
John William Young
John William Young
Executive #2

Synopsis

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.

Rodney Dangerfield was 64, Sally Kellerman was 49, and Burt Young was 46 when “Back to School” premiered (1986).

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