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Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

R | | Comedy | 10 August 1984 (USA)
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At Adams College, a group of bullied outcasts and misfits resolve to fight back for their peace and self-respect.

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When lovable nerds Gilbert and Lewis embark on their freshman year at Adams College, little do they realize the dangers that await them. They are beset by taunting from the jocks of Alpha Beta fraternity, which only worsens when the jocks accidentally burn down their house and toss the freshmen out of the freshmen dorm. To make matters more problematic, Lewis develops a crush on pretty Betty Childs, popular sorority sister and quarterback's girlfriend. Joined by the aptly named Booger and the violin-playing Poindexter, the nerds soon realize they must form their own fraternity in self-defense. Soon the tables are turned as the nerds employ high-tech warfare against the jocks.... but can they really succeed and make a difference? Written by Rick Munoz <rick.munoz@his.com>

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The time has come for Revenge of the Nerds! Let the battle begin! See more »

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10 August 1984 (USA)  »

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$8,000,000 (estimated)

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$40,900,000 (USA)
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The drug Takashi ingests during the tricycle race is fictitious. So is Wormser's and Lamar's drill silencer. See more »

Goofs

In the end credits for the musical listings, Elektra Records is misspelled as Elecktra. See more »

Quotes

[Alpha Beta has been beaten by Lambda Lambda Lambda and Omega Mu]
Coach Harris: Hey, Gable.
Stan Gable: Yeah, Coach.
Coach Harris: I want to see you, and the other girls, in the locker room, now!
Stan Gable: Yes, sir.
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DIRTBAGS......A Part of Growing Up See more »

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Referenced in Hollywood's Top Ten: Sweet Revenge (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

Don't Talk
Performed by Ya-Ya
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many characters appear in every film in the series, and who are they?
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I will always love this movie!
11 May 2006 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

I don't understand why this movie is rated only a 6. It is far superior to most of the comedies from around the same time and a lot of comedies from recent years. It holds up today amazingly well. Most comedies from the 80's kind of lose their charm over the years. I saw this again recently with my wife (she had never seen it), and she loved it and I laughed just as much as I did before. It's not just a mindless college sex romp like Porky's. It had some intelligence and a lot of heart. It was also refreshingly politically incorrect and raunchy. There are some truly unforgettable characters, like Booger and Lamar. The Asian guy was really funny too. Also, the child prodigy. There were lots of funny, quotable lines, and tons of hilarious scenes, like the party scene. The talent show performance was a moment in history. The end was truly touching. This movie is a classic. It's up there with "Airplane", "Weird Science", and "There's Something About Mary". You don't have to be a nerd to love it! Anybody that didn't like this movie is NOT someone I'd want to associate with.
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