Back to School (1986): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Back to School: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Here's the full cast of Back to School (1986) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon; Sally Kellerman as Diane; Burt Young as Lou; Keith Gordon as Jason Melon; Robert Downey Jr. as Derek; William Zabka as Chas; Paxton Whitehead as Phillip Barbay; Adrienne Barbeau as Vanessa
About Back to School
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Back to School?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Back to School?
Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon; Sally Kellerman as Diane; Burt Young as Lou; Keith Gordon as Jason Melon; Robert Downey Jr. as Derek; William Zabka as Chas; Paxton Whitehead as Phillip Barbay; Adrienne Barbeau as Vanessa
Is this Back to School guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



