Back to School (1986): movie guide

What is Back to School about?

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.

Cast highlights

Back to School features Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr., William Zabka. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1986-06-13. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (526 votes). Genres: Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Back to School on Cinema Box

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Back to School?

Back to School is listed as Comedy on TMDB.

How long is Back to School?

Back to School runs about 96 minutes.

Who stars in Back to School?

Cast highlights include Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr., William Zabka.

Does Cinema Box stream Back to School?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Back to School?

Open the Back to School page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.