
"He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll."
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.
Director
Alan Metter
Budget
$11,000,000
Revenue
$91,258,000
Status
Released

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