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Back to School

1986
Directed byAlan Metter
1h 36m

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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Rodney DangerfieldThornton MelonSally KellermanDianeBurt YoungLou
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GENRES
Comedy
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
Orion PicturesPaper Clip Productions
RATING
6.3

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