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 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.
Back to School (1986) is a comedy film directed by Alan Metter, released on June 13, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young and Keith Gordon. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 515 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Metter
- Writers:
- Rodney Dangerfield, Greg Fields, Dennis Snee
- Producers:
- Chuck Russell
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas E. Ackerman
- Composer:
- Danny Elfman
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Revenue:
- $91,258,000
- Status:
- Released
Back to School (1986) Trailer
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Back to School Videos & Clips
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Back to School (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Back to School (1986) | Twist & Shout Scene | MGM Studios
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Back to School Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rodney Dangerfield
as Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
as Diane
Burt Young
as Lou
Keith Gordon
as Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.
as Derek
William Zabka
as Chas
Paxton Whitehead
as Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
as Vanessa
M. Emmet Walsh
as Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
as Valerie
Ned Beatty
as Dean Martin
Severn Darden
as Dr. Barazini
Key crew
Directed by Alan Metter, written by Rodney Dangerfield, Greg Fields and Dennis Snee, produced by Chuck Russell.
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Back to School Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 515 ratings.
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Back to School – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back to School online?
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Back to School (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Back to School?
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The main cast of Back to School (1986) includes Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon and Robert Downey Jr.. The film was directed by Alan Metter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Back to School released?
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Back to School was released on June 13, 1986 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Back to School worth watching?
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Back to School (1986) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 515 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Back to School?
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Yes. The official Back to School trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.