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Back to School

19861h 36m6.3/ 10 · TMDB · 520 votes
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.

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Directed by Alan Metter

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

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

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Film details

Released13 Jun 1986
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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