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Feature film — 1986

Back to School (1986)

6.41h 36mComedy

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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A high-signal pick with 522 votes.

Orion Pictures / Paper Clip Productions

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Director: Alan Metter

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Cast & crew

Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon

Rodney Dangerfield

Thornton Melon

Sally Kellerman as Diane

Sally Kellerman

Diane

Burt Young as Lou

Burt Young

Lou

Keith Gordon as Jason Melon

Keith Gordon

Jason Melon

Robert Downey Jr. as Derek

Robert Downey Jr.

Derek

William Zabka as Chas

William Zabka

Chas

Paxton Whitehead as Phillip Barbay

Paxton Whitehead

Phillip Barbay

Adrienne Barbeau as Vanessa

Adrienne Barbeau

Vanessa

M. Emmet Walsh as Coach Turnbull

M. Emmet Walsh

Coach Turnbull

Terry Farrell as Valerie

Terry Farrell

Valerie

Ned Beatty as Dean Martin

Ned Beatty

Dean Martin

Severn Darden as Dr. Barazini

Severn Darden

Dr. Barazini

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