The read
A Balasaur Score of 69 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, Metacritic 68/100. Scores higher than 73% of the 995 1980s comedy movies in this catalog. Streaming on Prime.
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
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic68/100
517 audience votes
Key crew
- Harold RamisScreenplay
- Alan MetterDirector
- William PorterScreenplay
- 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
Stills
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Themes
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