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Back to School

1986·1h 36m·PG-13·Comedy
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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.

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DirectorAlan Metter
WriterWilliam Porter
Release dateJune 13, 1986
Runtime1h 36m
Budget$11M
Box office$91M
LanguageEnglish

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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.

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Back to School was directed by Alan Metter and released in 1986. It stars Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman and Burt Young.

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