Film
Back to School
1986· PG-13· 1h 36m· Comedy
“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.
1986-06-13
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DirectorAlan Metter
ScreenplayHarold Ramis
ProducerChuck Russell
Director of PhotographyThomas E. Ackerman
Original Music ComposerDanny Elfman
EditorDavid Rawlins
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Details
Released1986-06-13
Runtime1h 36m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosOrion Pictures · Paper Clip Productions
Budget$11M
Box office$91M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.3/10 · 504 votes
Original languageen
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