Back to School
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Synopsis
To encourage his uninspired son to get through college, a wealthy and fun loving, but somewhat obnoxious, businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself.
Cast
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Sally Kellerman
- Keith Gordon
- Burt Young
- Robert Downey
- Paxton Whitehead
- Terry Farrell
- M. Emmet Walsh
- Adrienne Barbeau
- Ned Beatty
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"my wife and i were doomed from the start: i'm an earth sign and she's a water sign." "..and?" "that's it. i sincerely believe that." - my version of the movie where rodney is really into in astrology and doesnt joke about it
pd187Apr 26, 2023Ferris Bueller the Golden Years Rodney Dangerfield being Rodney Dangerfield Christine the Car's boyfriend as Rodney's son, Robert Downey Jr "acting" crazy (on screen this time), Paulie from Rocky playing a hard nut, A bunch of chimps eating pizza, Oingo Boingo…
VIVE_le_FILTHJul 10, 2020“Oh, the painting” Contains some of the best Dangerfield eye bulges ever caught on film, one hell of a cast (this movie is STACKED), old fart college hijinx, and Oingo Boingo! I think I this is one of my most rented non horror movies ever and it’s better than Billy Madison.
Ian West - Sep 11, 2018
me: "I feel like watching some prestige cinema" me after falling asleep watching prestige cinema: "time for some 80s yucks"
Carlo VanstiphoutMay 10, 2019me 🤝 rdj in back to school blaming "this whole stupid capitalist system" for not being able to get a girlfriend
Ellie ✨Aug 30, 2021Quality Comfort food for hard times. I’ll never forget seeing this with my family and cousins, the roars of laughter in the theater, and then discussing our favorite Rodney joke while drinking too much Pepsi in those huge red cups over a greasy deep dish at Pizza Hut. My…
Joe Lynch - Mar 7, 2014
My good friend David identified Rodney Dangerfield as the last comedian to match the style, confidence, and wit of Groucho Marx. No one else delivers a one-liner like that, and no one else gets the jokes past the straight men so well. As dumb as this movie is, it's still…
Sally Jane BlackAug 29, 2023Back To School could be one of the most 80s movies ever: I’ve probably seen more parodies of 80s college type movies than actual ones, but even though this has a helping of familiar tropes it’s a lot of fun. The film gives Rodney Dangerfield a great vehicle for all his…
Josh GillamNov 21, 2020This 80’s confection always gets me out of a bad mood, Rodney is on fire. Plus, Zabka In a mullet, early fun Elfman score AND a Boingo live performance! AND the best Vonnegut joke ever? Also, gap-toothed, unhinged Downey Jr is still my favorite Downey Jr.
Joe Lynch
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Michelle Burns lovedBack to SchoolI don’t get physical. I get upset and when I get upset, HE gets physical!
Guy Milks lovedBack to SchoolThe movie that introduced me to Sam Kinison.
Mark Bateman is "meh" onBack to School4/10
- Matt Ortiz lovedBack to School
Of all the hilarious moments in this film, I think the funniest bit is Sam Kinison as the American History professor ranting about Vietnam 😂 I haven’t laughed that hard at a movie in ages
MamaKizzle is "meh" onBack to SchoolDefinitely one of those movies that the memory of watching it vs. watching it is so much better. The jokes/humor does not hold up, sadly. Robert Downey Jr. was the best part, as always!
Segennen Nook likedBack to SchoolWas a funny comedy movie that got some chuckles from me. I liked the concept of an older guy going to college
- IzzyB is "meh" onBack to School
It was a good movie I guess. I liked the old man but the movie was kind of generic.
mimimilley likedBack to SchoolNew wave kinda Robert Downey junior ahhhh
Matthew Golad lovedBack to SchoolClassic Rodney! The diving scene 😂😂
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Metacritic
In this very funny Rodney Dangerfield comedy, there has been an important shift in Rodney`s entertainment persona, a shift that has made this small film a monster hit.
Gene Siskel
Chicago Tribune
The most jarring casting mistake (even more jarring than the miscasting of Dangerfield) involves Keith Gordon, who plays Thornton's son. Gordon, who has shown himself to be an intense and quirky actor in such films as Christine and Dressed to Kill, is a smoldering presence in what ought to be a light, comic role. His psycho-killer eyes just don't fit here.
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel
A comedy that belongs back on the drawing board.
Desmond Ryan
Philadelphia Inquirer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Back to School (1986) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Back to School (1986)?
The movie is 1hr 36min long.
What's Back to School (1986) about?
To encourage his uninspired son to get through college, a wealthy and fun loving, but somewhat obnoxious, businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself.
Who's the cast of Back to School (1986)?
- Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon
- Sally Kellerman as Dr. Diane Turner
- Keith Gordon as Jason Melon
- Burt Young as Lou
- Robert Downey as Derek Lutz
- Paxton Whitehead as Dr. Phillip Barbay
- Terry Farrell as Valerie Desmond
- M. Emmet Walsh as Coach Turnbull
- Adrienne Barbeau as Vanessa
- Ned Beatty as Dean David Martin
Who's the director behind Back to School (1986)?
Alan Metter directed Back to School (1986).
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