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Back to School (1986)

Back to School (1986)
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Self-made wealthy guy Thornton Melon (Rodney Dangerfield) decides he needs a better education -- and also to spend some time away from his cheating new wife. Thornton joins his son, Jason (Keith Gordon) at college. Dad hopes to gain his son's respect (isn't that always Dangerfield's motivation?), while his son tries to fit in with his snobbish and brutish fellow students. English professor Diane Turner (Sally Kellerman) forms a strong bond with Thornton, encouraging both father and son to stick out their first year despite all odds. The finale involves some slapstick at the swimming pool diving board, and the obligatory commencement address delivered by Dangerfield, who proves that he can crack jokes without tugging at his tie. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, (more)
Director(s):
Alan Metter
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Back to School

Self-made wealthy guy Thornton Melon (Rodney Dangerfield) decides he needs a better education -- and also to spend some time away from his cheating new wife. Thornton joins his son, Jason (Keith Gordon) at college. Dad hopes to gain his son's respect (isn't that always Dangerfield's motivation?), while his son tries to fit in with his snobbish and brutish fellow students. English professor Diane Turner (Sally Kellerman) forms a strong bond with Thornton, encouraging both father and son to stick out their first year despite all odds. The finale involves some slapstick at the swimming pool diving board, and the obligatory commencement address delivered by Dangerfield, who proves that he can crack jokes without tugging at his tie. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
97 mins

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Director(s):
Alan Metter
Writer(s):
Rich Eustis, Will Porter, Michael Elias
Producer(s):
Estelle Endler, Chuck Russell, Harold Ramis
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Adult Humor, Brief Nudity, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Comedy
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    Toni H.

    This is Rodney Dangerfield's best movie. I'm not dismissing Caddyshack in any way, but really not a Rodney movie as much as a Chevy Chase / Bill Murray flick. Rodney definitely brings some life to the college campus - Oingo Boingo is the band at a party he throws. Just a good, fun-loving movie with plenty of Rodney one-liners.

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    Gonzalo C.

    One of the classic comedies from the 80s. If you can relate at all to the subject of an older person going back to school, or if you like Rodney Dangerfield, you must see this.

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    Daniel M.

    This may be the funniest movie ever made. Rodney at his greatest and the incredible Sam Kinnison who died far too young. The one - liners in this movie just keep coming!

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