Back to School

Back to School

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

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Release Date

6/13/1986

Runtime

96 mins

Genres

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$11,000,000

Revenue

$91,258,000

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A loud, energetic comedy about a brash millionaire crashing his son's college experience to prove himself worthy of respect. It's broad humor mixed with genuine warmth about a father trying to bridge the gap with his embarrassed kid.

Mood

JoyfulPlayfulBittersweet

Themes

FamilyComing of ageLove

Tone

Comedic

Pacing

Brisk

Look

Naturalistic

Structure

Linear

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