

“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.

“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
11.0M
Revenue
91.3M
Status
Released
Production
Orion Pictures, Paper Clip Productions