Movie

Back to School

“He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.”

★ 6.3(496)19861h 36m

Back to School is streaming on MGM+ Apple TV Channel and MGM Plus Amazon Channel in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Back to School

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Alan Metter
Release date: 1986-06-13
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $91,258,000
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Orion Pictures

Back to School — trailer

About Back to School

Back to School is a 1986 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Alan Metter, starring Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman and Burt Young. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 496 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Back to School in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Rodney Dangerfield

Thornton Melon

Sally Kellerman

Diane

Burt Young

Lou

Keith Gordon

Jason Melon

Robert Downey Jr.

Derek

William Zabka

Chas

Paxton Whitehead

Phillip Barbay

Adrienne Barbeau

Vanessa

M. Emmet Walsh

Coach Turnbull

Terry Farrell

Valerie

Ned Beatty

Dean Martin

Severn Darden

Dr. Barazini

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Back to School in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream Back to School on MGM+ Apple TV Channel and MGM Plus Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Back to School on Netflix?+

Back to School is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on MGM+ Apple TV Channel and MGM Plus Amazon Channel.

How long is Back to School?+

Back to School has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Back to School?+

Back to School stars Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon and Robert Downey Jr..

When did Back to School come out?+

Back to School is a 1986 movie directed by Alan Metter.

What genre is Back to School?+

Back to School is Comedy film.

Who directed Back to School?+

Back to School was directed by Alan Metter.