1986 · movie · PG-13 · 1h 36m
Back to School
He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.
Is Back to School on Netflix?
No. Back to School (1986) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 66.4
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.3/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 29 | none |
Back to School: common questions
Is Back to School on Netflix?
No. Back to School (1986) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Back to School?
Back to School (1986) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is Back to School worth watching?
It scores 66.4/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Back to School?
Back to School runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What is Back to School rated?
Back to School is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who is in Back to School?
Back to School stars Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.