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    Weird Science

    • 19851985
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 34min
    IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    82K
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    POPULARITY
    1,123
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    Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
    Home Video Trailer from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
    Trailer1:27
    4 Videos
    99+ Photos
    ComedyRomanceSci-Fi

    Two high school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, but she turns their lives upside down.Two high school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, but she turns their lives upside down.Two high school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, but she turns their lives upside down.Two high school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, but she turns their lives upside down.Two high school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, but she turns their lives upside down.

    • Director
      • John Hughes
    • Writers
      • John Hughes
      • Al Feldstein(uncredited)
      • William M. Gaines(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Anthony Michael Hall
      • Ilan Mitchell-Smith
      • Kelly LeBrock
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Hughes
    • Writers
      • John Hughes
      • Al Feldstein(uncredited)
      • William M. Gaines(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Anthony Michael Hall
      • Ilan Mitchell-Smith
      • Kelly LeBrock
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 187User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos4

    Weird Science
    Trailer 1:27
    Weird Science
    'Weird Science' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:39
    'Weird Science' | Anniversary Mashup
    Late-Breaking Summer of '85 Movie News
    Clip 3:07
    Late-Breaking Summer of '85 Movie News
    The Evolution of Nerds
    Video 3:44
    The Evolution of Nerds

    Photos203

    Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
    Bill Paxton in Weird Science (1985)
    Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, and Robert Rusler in Weird Science (1985)
    "Weird Science" Anthony Michael Hall, director John Hughes
    "Weird Science" Director John Hughes
    Weird Science (1985)
    Kelly LeBrock in Weird Science (1985)
    Kelly LeBrock in Weird Science (1985)
    Kelly LeBrock in Weird Science (1985)
    Kelly LeBrock in Weird Science (1985)
    Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
    Sixteen Candles (1984)

    Top cast

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    Anthony Michael Hall
    Anthony Michael Hall
    • Gary Wallaceas Gary Wallace
    Ilan Mitchell-Smith
    Ilan Mitchell-Smith
    • Wyatt Donnellyas Wyatt Donnelly
    Kelly LeBrock
    Kelly LeBrock
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Chet Donnellyas Chet Donnelly
    Suzanne Snyder
    Suzanne Snyder
    • Debas Deb
    Judie Aronson
    Judie Aronson
    • Hillyas Hilly
    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Ianas Ian
    • (as Robert Downey)
    Robert Rusler
    Robert Rusler
    • Maxas Max
    Vernon Wells
    Vernon Wells
    • Lord Generalas Lord General
    Britt Leach
    Britt Leach
    • Al Wallaceas Al Wallace
    Barbara Lang
    • Lucy Wallaceas Lucy Wallace
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Mutant Bikeras Mutant Biker
    Ivor Barry
    Ivor Barry
    • Henry Donnellyas Henry Donnelly
    Ann Coyle
    • Carmen Donnellyas Carmen Donnelly
    • (as Anne Bernadette Coyle)
    Suzy J. Kellems
    • Gymnastas Gymnast
    John Kapelos
    John Kapelos
    • Dinoas Dino
    Fred D. Scott
    • Bar Patronas Bar Patron
    Vince Townsend Jr.
    • Bar Patronas Bar Patron
    • (as Vince Monroe Townsend)
    • Director
      • John Hughes
    • Writers
      • John Hughes
      • Al Feldstein(uncredited)
      • William M. Gaines(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Two unpopular teenagers, Gary Wallace and Wyatt Donnelly, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer. Their living and breathing creation is a gorgeous woman, Lisa, whose purpose is to boost their confidence level by putting them into situations which require Gary and Wyatt to act like men. On their road to becoming accepted, they encounter many hilarious obstacles, which gives the movie an overall sense of silliness. —Jeff Ranous <uslwsjgr@ibmmail.com>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • This Bud's for YOU!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Bill Paxton, Chet's line "How about a nice greasy pork sandwich served in a dirty ashtray?" was based on something his father John Paxton used to say to him when Bill was hungover from a night of drinking.
    • Goofs
      When Chet finds Gary and Deb in Wyatt's room, he hits them in the head with the barrel of the shotgun, and as it's not actually made of metal it clearly bends. Chet's hands also change position between shots.
    • Quotes

      Lisa: So, what would you little maniacs like to do first?

    • Crazy credits
      As the end credits roll is ready to begin, Kelly LeBrock's character smiles / winks at the camera.
    • Alternate versions
      In the basic cable version, the line "In the family jewels?" was changed to "In the flippin' gizzard?"
    • Connections
      Edited from Sixteen Candles (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Weird Science
      Performed by Oingo Boingo

      Produced by Danny Elfman and Steve Bartek

    User reviews187

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    That's not a joke! THAT is a severe behavioral disorder!
    Does a movie need definitive plot points or events that move the characters forward? No! Weird Science proves that a movie need be nothing more than a series of jokes and visual gags. But Weird Science is also a movie with a message. That message – horny boys and science is a wicked combination. Once you see John Hughes' masterpiece about Frankensex, you will be asking yourself why you ever quoted The Breakfast Club. I sense you doubting that Weird Science effectively taps into the troubled teen psyche with sincerity and insight. Well consider the following. A bodacious babe is front and center with Einstein's intellect and essence of David Lee Roth. A teenage girl is stripped naked by a vacuum cleaner chimney – which is okay cuz it's in the name of science. Bill Paxton is reduced to a Jim Hensonesque troll! A giant phallic missile penetrates a suburban house. Still not convinced? Well, just watch the last half hour. A gang of road ragers crashes the obligatory 80s teen party, do donuts all over the floors and smack random guys in the crotch. Bennet from Commando asks the heroes if they have tossed off to any good books lately and Anthony Michael Hall get's all Dirty Harry on their uninvited post- apocalypse asses. This is a work of unparalleled brilliance and sophistication. It's got Robert Downey Jr. in it too!
    helpful•21
    10
    • cwbellor
    • Aug 31, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cooler Zauber mit Lisa
    • Filming locations
      • Northbrook Court Mall - 2290 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,834,048
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,895,421
      • Aug 4, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,934,048
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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