Back to School (1986)

06/13/1986 (US) • 1h 36m

Comedy

He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.

Overview

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$11,000,000.00

Revenue

$91,258,000.00

Keywords

college

tutor

whirlpool

clothing store

bribe

clothing store owner

back to school

father son relationship

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