Back to School 1986
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SplatSelf-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Thornton Melon
as Diane
as Lou
as Jason Melon
as Derek
as Chas
as Phillip Barbay
as Vanessa
as Coach Turnbull
as Valerie
Director:
Writer:
Harold Ramis, Rodney Dangerfield, Greg Fields, William Porter, Dennis Snee, PJ Torokvei, Steven Kampmann
Stars:
Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr., William Zabka, Paxton Whitehead, Adrienne Barbeau, M. Emmet Walsh, Terry Farrell,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1986 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
96 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Back to School
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Thornton Melon
as Diane
as Lou
as Jason Melon
as Derek
as Chas
as Phillip Barbay
as Vanessa
as Coach Turnbull
as Valerie
as Dean Martin
as Dr. Barazini
as Professor Terguson
as Giorgio
as Self
as Marge
as Sorority Girl
as Young Woman
as Tony Meloni
as Agnes
as Girl in Dorm Hallway
as Lisa
as Contractor
as Young Thornton
as Coed #1
as Judge
as Player #1
as Bartender
as Mrs. Stuyvesant
as Executive #1
as Trendy Man
as Security Guard
as Hot Tub Girl
as Executive #2
as Petey
as Student in Diane's Class
as Drunken Student
as Girl in Diane's Class
as Hot Tub Girl
as Lisa's Friend
as Girl at Dorm Party
as Man in Stands
as Student at Fraternity Party
as Cashier
as Rodette
as Rodette
as Rodette
as "Twist & Shout" Band Member
as "Twist & Shout" Band Member
as "Twist & Shout" Band Member
as "Twist & Shout" Band Member
as "Twist & Shout" Band Member
as "Twist & Shout" Band Member
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
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