Back to School
Director: Alan Metter
"He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll."
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.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
Diane
Burt Young
Lou
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.
Derek
William Zabka
Chas
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
Vanessa
M. Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
Valerie
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
In brief
Back to School (1986) is a comedy film. With an average rating of 6.3/10 from 503 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 36min. You can stream it on: Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Back to School online?
Back to School is available on the following streaming services: Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Back to School?
Back to School runs 96 minutes (1h 36min).
What rating does Back to School have?
Back to School has an average rating of 6.3/10 based on 503 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Back to School from?
Back to School was released in 1986.
