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Back to School (1986)

Comedy Romance Sport 96 min (PG-13)

6.5 / 10 IMDb 6.6 / 10

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Back to School

1986 ComedyRomanceSport 96 min PG-13

6.5 / 10 IMDb 6.6 / 10

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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Directors

Alan Metter

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Top Cast

Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon

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