Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
1986•1h 36m•Released•EN
Back to School
“He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.”
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.
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The Swinging Light
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Release Date
June 13, 1986
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
6.3 / 10
Votes
520
Budget
$11,000,000
Revenue
$91,258,000
Status
Released
Popularity
5.6
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