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Back to School is a 1986 American comedy film starring Rodney Dangerfield, Keith Gordon, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Terry Farrell, William Zabka, Ned Beatty, Sam Kinison, Paxton Whitehead, Robert Downey Jr., and Adrienne Barbeau. It was directed by Alan Metter. The plot centers on a wealthy but uneducated father (Dangerfield) who goes to college to show solidarity with his discouraged son Jason (Gordon) and learns that he cannot buy an education or happiness.

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1986 · 1h 36m · Comedy

TMDB 6.3/10 (508 votes)

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.

Directed by Alan Metter

Box office $91M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Alan MetterDirector

Rodney Dangerfieldas Thornton Melon

Sally Kellermanas Diane

Burt Youngas Lou

Keith Gordonas Jason Melon

Robert Downey Jr.as Derek

William Zabkaas Chas

Paxton Whiteheadas Phillip Barbay

Adrienne Barbeauas Vanessa

M. Emmet Walshas Coach Turnbull

Terry Farrellas Valerie

Ned Beattyas Dean Martin

Severn Dardenas Dr. Barazini

Sam Kinisonas Professor Terguson

Robert Picardoas Giorgio

Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.