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Back to School 1986

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

Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Director
Alan Metter
Networks
Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 PG-13 Comedy Released
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What is Back to School?

Back to School is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type
Film
Year
1986
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Jun 13, 1986
Studios
Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions
Genres
Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Episode runtime
~96 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions

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Back to School is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A self-made millionaire enrolls in college alongside his son.”

Reasons to watch
  • features hilarious antics
  • focuses on college life
Keep in mind
  • thornton struggles to gain his son's respect

Watch it if you enjoy comedies about eccentric college students.

The film contains comedic antics and is rated PG-13.

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What is the main plot of Back to School?

Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon enrolls at his son Jason's college to get a better education.

Why does Thornton enroll in college?

He decides to get a better education.

Whose college does Thornton enroll in?

He enrolls at his son Jason's college.

What does Jason try to do while in college?

Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students.

What does Thornton struggle with during his time at college?

Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect.

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