Budget: 11 000 000 $Domestic: 91 258 000 $
Language
English
NMTW
70%
Good
1 win & 2 nominations total
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Rodney DangerfieldThornton Melon -
Sally KellermanDiane
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Burt YoungLou
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Keith GordonJason Melon
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Robert Downey Jr.Derek
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William ZabkaChas
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Paxton WhiteheadPhillip Barbay
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Adrienne BarbeauVanessa
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M. Emmet WalshCoach Turnbull
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Terry FarrellValerie
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Ned BeattyDean Martin
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Severn DardenDr. Barazini
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Sam KinisonProfessor Terguson
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Robert PicardoGiorgio
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Kurt VonnegutSelf
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Edie McClurgMarge
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Sarah AbrellSorority Girl
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Dana AllisonYoung Woman
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Boris AplonTony Meloni
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Nora BolandAgnes
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| Budget: | 11 000 000 $ |
| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 91 258 000 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 91 258 000 $ |
| Profit: | +80 258 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
| Age rating: | |
| MPAA rating: | |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 36 min |
Description:
Thornton Melon, a successful self-made millionaire, decides to go back to college. He enrolls in the same school as his son Jason, hoping to earn respect and learn alongside him. Jason tries to fit in with his college classmates as his father navigates the academic world. The film is a comedy about their father-son relationship, exploring ambition, personal growth, and family bonds. The humor comes from Thornton's struggles as an older student and his attempts to reconnect with Jason, resulting in a warm and funny story.
| Alternative title: | Back to School |
| Release year: | 1986 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 1 win & 2 nominations total |
| Type: | Movie |
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