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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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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

Main Cast

Rodney DangerfieldRodney DangerfieldThornton Melon
Sally KellermanSally KellermanDiane
Burt YoungBurt YoungLou
Keith GordonKeith GordonJason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Derek
William ZabkaWilliam ZabkaChas
Paxton WhiteheadPaxton WhiteheadPhillip Barbay
Adrienne BarbeauAdrienne BarbeauVanessa
M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshCoach Turnbull
Terry FarrellTerry FarrellValerie
Ned BeattyNed BeattyDean Martin
Severn DardenSevern DardenDr. Barazini
Sam KinisonSam KinisonProfessor Terguson
Robert PicardoRobert PicardoGiorgio
Edie McClurgEdie McClurgMarge
Boris AplonBoris AplonTony Meloni
Kimberlin BrownKimberlin BrownGirl in Dorm Hallway
Holly HayesHolly HayesGirl in the Crowd
Jason HerveyJason HerveyYoung Thornton
Leslie ScarboroughLeslie ScarboroughCoed #1
James IngersollJames IngersollJudge
Michael McGradyMichael McGradyPlayer #1
Santos MoralesSantos MoralesBartender
Phil RubensteinPhil RubensteinExecutive #1
Timothy StackTimothy StackTrendy Man
Steve SweeneySteve SweeneySecurity Guard
Stacey TotenStacey TotenHot Tub Girl
John William YoungJohn William YoungExecutive #2
Brad ZutautBrad ZutautPetey
Becky LeBeauBecky LeBeauHot Tub Girl
Lisa MontgomeryLisa MontgomeryRodette
Cactus MoserCactus Moser"Twist & Shout" Band Member
Davey FaragherDavey Faragher"Twist & Shout" Band Member
Danny ElfmanDanny ElfmanOingo Boingo Band Member
Leon SchneidermanLeon SchneidermanOingo Boingo Band Member
Steve BartekSteve BartekOingo Boingo Band Member
Dale TurnerDale TurnerOingo Boingo Band Member
Johnny Vatos HernandezJohnny Vatos HernandezOingo Boingo Band Member
John AvilaJohn AvilaOingo Boingo Band Member
Sam 'Sluggo' PhippsSam 'Sluggo' PhippsOingo Boingo Band Member

Appearances

Kurt VonnegutKurt Vonnegut

Creators

Alan MetterAlan MetterDirector
Harold RamisHarold RamisScreenplay
PJ TorokveiPJ TorokveiScreenplay
Steven KampmannSteven KampmannScreenplay
Rodney DangerfieldRodney DangerfieldStory
Greg FieldsGreg FieldsStory
Dennis SneeDennis SneeStory
William PorterWilliam PorterScreenplay

More Back to School Content

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]

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