Back to School
Movie
1986
PG-13
1 HOUR 36 MINS
Comedy
An earthy self-made man is concerned that his son is unsure whether to go to college, so the uneducated self-made millionaire encourages him by signing up as a student as well.
Cast & Crew
Rodney Dangerfield Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman Dr. Diane Turner
Keith Gordon Jason Melon
Burt Young Lou
Robert Downey Derek Lutz
Paxton Whitehead Dr. Phillip Barbay
Terry Farrell Valerie Desmond
M. Emmet Walsh Coach Turnbull
Adrienne Barbeau Vanessa
Ned Beatty Dean David Martin
Severn Darden Dr. Borozini
Sam Kinison Professor Terguson
Robert Picardo Giorgio
Kurt Vonnegut Self
Edie McClurg Marge Sweetwater
Jason Hervey Young Thornton
Alan Metter Director
Steven Kampmann Screenwriter
Will Porter Screenwriter
Peter Torokvei Screenwriter
Harold Ramis Screenwriter
Chuck Russell Producer
Estelle Endler Executive Producer
Michael Endler Executive Producer
Harold Ramis Executive Producer
Thomas E. Ackerman Cinematography
David Rawlins Film Editing
Danny Elfman Original Music
David L. Snyder Production Design
Linda DeScenna Set Decoration
Durinda Wood Costume Design
Caro Jones Casting
Melissa Skoff Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, February 17
Earthy self-made man (Rodney Dangerfield) joins son (Keith Gordon) at college.
Sunday, February 22
Earthy self-made man (Rodney Dangerfield) joins son (Keith Gordon) at college.
Monday, February 23
Earthy self-made man (Rodney Dangerfield) joins son (Keith Gordon) at college.
Friday, February 27
Earthy self-made man (Rodney Dangerfield) joins son (Keith Gordon) at college.
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