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Back to School (1986)

Movie96 minRated PG-13

IMDb6.6/ 10CTV score6.5/ 10

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About Back to School

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.

Year
1986
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Sport
Runtime
96 min
Rated
PG-13
Director
Alan Metter
Top cast
Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon

Back to School release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Back to School

  • Rodney Dangerfieldas Thornton Melon
  • Sally Kellermanas Diane
  • Burt Youngas Lou
  • Keith Gordonas Jason Melon
  • Robert Downey Jr.as Derek
  • William Zabkaas Chas
  • Paxton Whiteheadas Phillip Barbay
  • Adrienne Barbeauas Vanessa
  • M. Emmet Walshas Coach Turnbull
  • Terry Farrellas Valerie
  • Ned Beattyas Dean Martin
  • Severn Dardenas Dr. Barazini
  • Sam Kinisonas Professor Terguson
  • Robert Picardoas Giorgio
  • Kurt Vonnegutas Self
Director
Alan Metter
Screenplay
William Porter, Harold Ramis, PJ Torokvei, Steven Kampmann
Story
Rodney Dangerfield, Greg Fields, Dennis Snee
Producer
Chuck Russell
Original Music Composer
Danny Elfman
Director of Photography
Thomas E. Ackerman

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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