Back to School (1986)
Back to School (1986) — A boisterous, feel‑good comedy about family, college life and unlikely role models. Millionaire bachelor Thornton Melon enrolls at college to convince his unsure son Jason that higher education is worth sticking with. Thornton’s loud, overconfident style — big parties, outrageous stunts and a knack for knowing everyone — turns campus life upside down. As Thornton butts heads with professors, helps Jason through personal and academic challenges, and even gets tangled in a romantic subplot, both father and son learn a few surprising lessons about responsibility, pride and what success really means. What you’ll experience: broad, irreverent humor and plenty of one‑liners, fish‑out‑of‑water gags and slapstick set pieces balanced with warm, heartfelt father–son moments. The film playfully skewers campus pretensions, delivers a light romantic thread and sprinkles in competitive sporting/competitive scenes, all building to an uplifting, crowd‑pleasing finale. If you want roomy laughs with an optimistic, nostalgic feel, this one delivers.
Actors: Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young
Director: Alan Metter
Runtime: 96 min
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sport
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