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Back to School

MovieReleased Jun 198696 min$11M budget
Comedy#1558
Movie Rank
Jun 4, 2026
#4,348
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Buzz Score
Jun 4, 2026
0.4
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Back to School

Back to School is a 1986 American comedy film about a self-made millionaire who enrolls in college to connect with his son, leading to comedic situations.

Released
1986
Runtime
96 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$91M
Status
Released
Streaming
AMC+ Roku Premium ChannelYouTube TV
Rankings
#4,348All Movies#1,558Comedy
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Daily update · June 4, 2026

Back to School ranks #4,348 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 0.4. It peaked at #3,589 of all time (Mar 20 - Apr 18, 2021). It ranks #3,659 over the past 365 days.

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Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 4, 2026

Overall and genre
#4,348
Movies
#1,558
Comedy

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
1.6
#3,589Overall rank
Mar 20 - Apr 18, 2021
1-Year Buzz Score
0.4
#3,659Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Top Cast

Most popular Back to School cast members by current Buzz Score on June 04, 2026
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#1
Robert Downey Jr.
as Derek
4.7
#2
Rodney Dangerfield
as Thornton Melon
3.3
#3
Sam Kinison
as Professor Terguson
3.2
#4
Kurt Vonnegut
as Self
2.1
#5
Danny Elfman
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
2.0
#6
Burt Young
as Lou
1.7
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