Question 1

What age is Back to School appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Back to School (1986) best from about age 13. Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon enrolls in college alongside his son, Jason, to get a better education. His unconventional approach to academics and campus life leads to hilarious situations as he tries to earn his son's respect and navigate the college experience.

Question 2

What is Back to School rated?

Accepted Answer

Back to School (1986) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Back to School?

Accepted Answer

Brief partial nudity; Some suggestive humor; Underage drinking is depicted. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is moderate.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Back to School?

Accepted Answer

The value of education at any age; Family bonds and mutual respect; Challenging academic conventions.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Back to School?

Accepted Answer

Different approaches to learning; The importance of integrity in academics; Parent-child relationships in young adulthood.

Question 6

Where can I watch Back to School?

Accepted Answer

Back to School (1986) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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