: After his academic integrity is challenged, Thornton must pass a rigorous oral exam on his own merit and ultimately helps his son's diving team win a championship using the legendary "Triple Lindy" dive. Notable Cast & Characters
Released in 1986, is a classic comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon, a wealthy but uneducated businessman who enrolls in college to support his discouraged son, Jason. The film is celebrated for its blend of 80s kitsch, high-energy one-liners, and a surprisingly sweet father-son dynamic. Plot Summary : After his academic integrity is challenged, Thornton
: Thornton quickly becomes the life of the party, using his vast wealth to bypass academic rigor—hiring experts to do his homework and even commissioning author Kurt Vonnegut to write a paper on his own books. Plot Summary : Thornton quickly becomes the life
: Concerned that his son is ready to drop out of Grand Lakes University, Thornton decides to join him as a freshman to prove that education is valuable. and a surprisingly sweet father-son dynamic.
: His flamboyant lifestyle clashes with stuffy administrators, particularly the suspicious Dean Martin and snooty Professor Barbay.