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.

• DirectorAlan Metter
• Release13 June 1986
• GenreComedy
• Duration1h 36m
• Budget$11,000,000
• Revenue$91,258,000
• Rate
  

  6.337
  475 reviews
• Productions

  Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions