
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.7/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 81% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 68/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 6.4/10523 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 70 | 100% |
Key crew
- William PorterScreenplay
- Alan MetterDirector
- Harold RamisScreenplay
- PJ TorokveiScreenplay
- Danny ElfmanOriginal Music Composer
- Steven KampmannScreenplay
Cast
- Rodney DangerfieldThornton Melon
- Sally KellermanDiane
- Burt YoungLou
- Keith GordonJason Melon
- Robert Downey Jr.Derek
- William ZabkaChas
- Paxton WhiteheadPhillip Barbay
- Adrienne BarbeauVanessa
- M. Emmet WalshCoach Turnbull
- Terry FarrellValerie
- Ned BeattyDean Martin
- Severn DardenDr. Barazini












