Back to School

Orion Pictures | Release Date: June 13, 1986

8.6	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 19 Ratings

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MarcDoyleMay 13, 2017

An absolute classic. I consider it Rodney's magnum opus. What he should be remembered by. Sure, there's Caddyshack, but this film shows the full Rodney. And the supporting cast of 80's favorites is incredible.

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LamontRaymondApr 29, 2017

This is easily one of the funniest movies of all-time. The scene which sees Thornton Mellon attending the intro to economics class, challenging the teacher at every point - illustrating the real clash between the theoretical and the realThis is easily one of the funniest movies of all-time. The scene which sees Thornton Mellon attending the intro to economics class, challenging the teacher at every point - illustrating the real clash between the theoretical and the real world practicalities of running a business - insanely funny. Unlike his roles in Easy Money and Caddyshack, you really get to know Dangerfield's character, and you feel for him. A minor miracle. I'm not going to spoil anything more - just stream it or rent it. One of the best of the era.… Expand

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FelicityFenwickMay 18, 2017

I probably saw this movie 10 times in the theater alone. The scene in which Thorton melon challenges his micro economics teacher to explain what a widget is is absolutely priceless. This movie has something of an us against them quality toI probably saw this movie 10 times in the theater alone. The scene in which Thorton melon challenges his micro economics teacher to explain what a widget is is absolutely priceless. This movie has something of an us against them quality to it, sort of like revenge of the nerds had, and executes it with a warm heart did satirical tone. Lastly the lien your wife was just showing us her Klympt -after which Rodney responds she showing it to you too? She's showing it to everybody! is hilarious.… Expand

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