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Back to School

A stressed-out executive takes a step back from his corporate life to connect with his son at college, leading to a heartwarming and humorous journey of self-discovery.

Thornton Melon, a self-made millionaire, is shocked when his son Jason expresses doubts about attending college. Convinced that higher education is the key to success, Thornton decides to take matters into his own hands and enroll alongside his son, bringing his unique brand of entrepreneurial spirit and party antics to campus.

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Main Cast

Rodney DangerfieldThornton Melon

Sally KellermanDiane

Keith GordonJason Melon

Robert Downey Jr.Derek

William ZabkaChas

Paxton WhiteheadPhillip Barbay

Adrienne BarbeauVanessa

M. Emmet WalshCoach Turnbull

Terry FarrellValerie

Ned BeattyDean Martin

Severn DardenDr. Barazini

Sam KinisonProfessor Terguson

Robert PicardoGiorgio

Edie McClurgMarge

Boris Aplon

Boris AplonTony Meloni

Kimberlin BrownGirl in Dorm Hallway

Holly HayesGirl in the Crowd

Jason HerveyYoung Thornton

Leslie ScarboroughCoed #1

James Ingersoll

James IngersollJudge

Michael McGradyPlayer #1

Santos MoralesBartender

Phil Rubenstein

Phil RubensteinExecutive #1

Timothy StackTrendy Man

Steve SweeneySecurity Guard

Stacey Toten

Stacey TotenHot Tub Girl

John William YoungExecutive #2

Brad Zutaut

Brad ZutautPetey

Becky LeBeauHot Tub Girl

Lisa Montgomery

Lisa MontgomeryRodette

Cactus Moser

Cactus Moser"Twist & Shout" Band Member

Davey Faragher

Davey Faragher"Twist & Shout" Band Member

Danny ElfmanOingo Boingo Band Member

Leon SchneidermanOingo Boingo Band Member

Steve BartekOingo Boingo Band Member

Dale TurnerOingo Boingo Band Member

Johnny Vatos HernandezOingo Boingo Band Member

John AvilaOingo Boingo Band Member

Sam 'Sluggo' PhippsOingo Boingo Band Member

Appearances

Creators

Alan MetterDirector

Harold RamisScreenplay

PJ Torokvei

PJ TorokveiScreenplay

Steven KampmannScreenplay

Rodney DangerfieldStory

Greg Fields

Greg FieldsStory

Dennis Snee

Dennis SneeStory

William Porter

William PorterScreenplay

Back to School Videos

Back to School (1986) | Twist & Shout Scene | MGM Studios

Back to School (1986) | Twist & Shout Scene | MGM Studios

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Back to School (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Back to School (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about Back to School

Studio(s): Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions

Originally Released: United States, Jun 13, 1986

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $91,258,000.00

Budget: $11,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Romance, Sport

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