To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself.To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself.To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
Storyline
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- TriviaLike his character, in his youth, Rodney Dangerfield was an acrobatic high diver in real life.
- GoofsDuring the final dive sequence, Chas already has made one dive, but when he is about to make his second dive and gets cramps, his hair is perfectly dry and combed.
- Quotes
Thornton Melon: Bring us a pitcher of beer every seven minutes until somebody passes out. And then bring one every ten minutes.
- Crazy creditsThe end credits begin with the message: "For Estelle. Thanks so much." This is a dedication to Estelle Endler, Rodney Dangerfield's manager and one of the executive producers of the film, who died during production.
- Alternate versionsThree scenes are cut from the Comedy Central airing - the "twist and shout" scene in the bar, the "phone conversation with Kurt Vonnegut after getting an F grade" scene, and one of the dives in the final competition.
- SoundtracksBack to School
Written by Richard Wolf and Mark Leonard
Produced by Gary Skardina and Linda Goldner Perry
Performed by Jude Cole
Featured review
Back to School (1986) was a surprise hit for stand up comedian actor Rodeny Dangerfield. After making a big impression with audiences with his spot in the golf comedy Caddyshack and a lead role in Easy Money, his star was slowly rising. But it was this film that cemented his spot in American pop culture as a true icon of the 80's and a transition star.
Rodney stars as Thorton Melon (nee Meloni) a successful entrepreneur who had to drop out of school when he was younger to take care of the family business. Years later his son is in college but feel dissatisfied with life in general. After a series of comical events, Mr. Melon decides to visit his son's exclusive university to see how he's really doing. Along the way he decides to give book learning a try.
A very enjoyable film. Rodney Dangerfield made the transaction from a stand-up act to an actor. The director wisely let him improvise his dialog and work in some of his material into the movie. The cast features Sally Kellerman, Robert Downey Jr., Keith Gordon, Burt Young, Terry Farrell and guest star slots for Adrienne Barbeau and Ned Beatty.
Not a masterpiece by any means but an enjoyable film none the less. Recommended, especially on a slow Sunday afternoon.
Rodney stars as Thorton Melon (nee Meloni) a successful entrepreneur who had to drop out of school when he was younger to take care of the family business. Years later his son is in college but feel dissatisfied with life in general. After a series of comical events, Mr. Melon decides to visit his son's exclusive university to see how he's really doing. Along the way he decides to give book learning a try.
A very enjoyable film. Rodney Dangerfield made the transaction from a stand-up act to an actor. The director wisely let him improvise his dialog and work in some of his material into the movie. The cast features Sally Kellerman, Robert Downey Jr., Keith Gordon, Burt Young, Terry Farrell and guest star slots for Adrienne Barbeau and Ned Beatty.
Not a masterpiece by any means but an enjoyable film none the less. Recommended, especially on a slow Sunday afternoon.
- Captain_Couth
- Jan 24, 2005
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- De vuelta al colegio
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $11,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $91,258,000
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,881,035
- Jun 15, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $91,258,000
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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