Back to School (1986)

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

Back to School (1986) poster

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
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Thomas E. Ackerman
Editing: David Rawlins
Production: Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $91M
Original Language: en

Keywords

college, tutor, whirlpool, clothing store, bribe, clothing store owner, back to school, father son relationship

Trailer

Back to School Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back to School 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 directed Back to School?
Back to School was directed by Alan Metter.
Who stars in Back to School?
Back to School stars Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr., William Zabka.
How long is Back to School?
Back to School has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Back to School?
Back to School is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of Back to School?
Back to School had a budget of $11M.
How much did Back to School gross?
Back to School grossed $91M worldwide.
Where was Back to School produced?
Back to School was produced in United States of America.