Back to School

Back to School1986

Director: Alan Metter
Stars: Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr.
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Sport
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 96 minutes

In the mid-1980s, standup comic Rodney Dangerfield underwent a renewed wave of popularity, finding a surprisingly enthusiastic baby-boomer audience. What else to do but make a movie that shows off Dangerfield's alternately knowing and boorish humor?… more »



Jason Melon:
Dad, why don't join me on a little reality break, ok? Just cuz you're in love with Dr. Turner, that does NOT mean you're gonna pass her course. Now, you got a major paper comin' up on Kurt Vonnegut. You haven't even read any of the books.

Thornton Melon:
I tried...

[knock on door]

Thornton Melon:
I don't understand a word of it.

Jason Melon:
So, how you gonna write the paper then, huh?

[Jason opens the door to see Kurt Vonnegut standing there]

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.:
[removing his hat] Hi, I'm Kurt Vonnegut. I'm looking for Thornton Melon.

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