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Back to School

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

1986 · PG-13 · 1h 36m

Directed by Alan Metter

6.3

TMDB audience score
524 votes, out of 10

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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.

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Cast

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Thornton Melon

  • Sally Kellerman
    Diane

  • Burt Young
    Lou

  • Keith Gordon
    Jason Melon

  • Robert Downey Jr.
    Derek

  • William Zabka
    Chas

  • Paxton Whitehead
    Phillip Barbay

  • Adrienne Barbeau
    Vanessa

  • M. Emmet Walsh
    Coach Turnbull

  • Terry Farrell
    Valerie

  • Ned Beatty
    Dean Martin

  • Severn Darden
    Dr. Barazini

  • Sam Kinison
    Professor Terguson

  • Robert Picardo
    Giorgio

  • Kurt Vonnegut
    Self

  • Edie McClurg
    Marge

  • Sarah Abrell
    Sorority Girl

  • Dana Allison
    Young Woman