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.
Back to School has generally received positive reviews.
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Back to School was released in 1986 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 427 reviews, giving Back to School (1986) an average rating of 70%.
Overall, cinema-goers marginally prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 77%, compared to film critics, who gave it a slightly lower average score of 70%.
With a score of 70%, Back to School is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1986, which stands at 58%.
Other movies from 1986 with similar scores include films like Big Trouble in Little China, Pretty in Pink and Lucas.
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