Back to School is a 1986 American comedy film starring Rodney Dangerfield, Keith Gordon, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Terry Farrell, William Zabka, Ned Beatty, Sam Kinison, Paxton Whitehead and Robert Downey Jr. It was directed by Alan Metter. The plot centers on a wealthy but uneducated father who goes to college to show solidarity with his discouraged son Jason and learns that he cannot buy an education or happiness. Author Kurt Vonnegut has a cameo as himself, as does the band Oingo Boingo, whose frontman Danny Elfman composed the score for the film. The University of Wisconsin–Madison was used as a backdrop for the movie, although it was called "Grand Lakes University." The diving scenes were filmed at the since-demolished Industry Hills Aquatic Club in the City of Industry, California. The competition scene was parodied in the music video for Canadian rock band Sum 41's 2001 single "In Too Deep".
| Director | Alan Metter |
| Produced by | Chuck Russell |
| Screenplay by | Steven Kampmann, Will Porter, Peter Torokvei, Harold Ramis |
| Story by | Rodney Dangerfield, Greg Fields, Dennis Snee |
| Starring | Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Adrienne Barbeau, Robert Downey Jr, Sam Kinison, Ned Beatty |
| Music | Danny Elfman |
| Cinematography | Thomas E. Ackerman |
| Edited by | David Rawlins |
| Production, company | Paper Clip Productions |
| Distributed by | Orion Pictures |
| Released | June 13, 1986 |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $11 million |
| Box office | $91.3 million |
| Netflix ID | 60029360 |
About Back to School
A wealthy businessman and fun-loving father heads back to college to encourage his disillusioned son who wants to drop out. The comedy was directed by Alan Metter.
Achievement of Back to School
It was 6th highest-grossing film of 1986. The University of Wisconsin-Madison was used as a backdrop throughout.
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Latest information about Back to School updated on August 26 2021.
