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Back to School

Movie
1986
1h 36m
PG-13
English
Comedy
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6.8
Critic Score: 
77
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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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Back to School

PG-13
Movie
1986
1h 36m
English
Comedy
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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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CRITIC SCORE
77

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Cast

Full Cast & Crew
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
Burt Young
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr
William Zabka
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
M Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
Sam Kinison
Professor Terguson
Robert Picardo
Kurt Vonnegut Jr
Edie McClurg
Sarah Abrell
Sorority Girl
Boris Aplon
Tony Meloni
Nora Boland
Kimberlin Brown
Girl in Dorm Hallway
Lisa Denton
Bob Drew
Contractor
Holly Hayes
Girl in the Crowd
Jason Hervey
Young Thornton
Leslie Scarborough
Directed By: Alan Metter
Written By: Harold Ramis (Screenplay), Rodney Dangerfield (Story), + 5 more

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Spiritualized Kaos says...
5 months ago
A horny businessman finds it easy to pass.
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cman69420 says...
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This is probably Rodney Dangerfield's best performance. Its fun its creative and over the top. The movie can be very cheesy but cheesy in a good way. Its plays very well to the actors strengths and keeps you invested no matter how many time's you watch it.
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