Back to School
"He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll."
Originally released in 1986. Back to School is a comedy film. directed by Alan Metter.
Starring Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, and Burt Young
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (476 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$91.3M
8.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $91,258,000
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
- Paper Clip Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to School about?
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 s...
Who directed Back to School?
Back to School was directed by Alan Metter.
How long is Back to School?
Back to School has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Back to School released?
Back to School was released on June 13, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back to School?
The main cast of Back to School includes Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr..
Is Back to School worth watching?
Back to School has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 476 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.