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Weird Science

  • 19851985
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
92K
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Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
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ComedyRomanceSci-Fi
Two high-school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, who promptly turns their lives upside-down.Two high-school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, who promptly turns their lives upside-down.Two high-school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, who promptly turns their lives upside-down.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
92K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
920
105
    • John Hughes
    • John Hughes
    • Al Feldstein(comic book)
    • William M. Gaines(comic book)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Michael Hall
    • Ilan Mitchell-Smith
    • Kelly LeBrock
    • John Hughes
    • John Hughes
    • Al Feldstein(comic book)
    • William M. Gaines(comic book)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Michael Hall
    • Ilan Mitchell-Smith
    • Kelly LeBrock
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 208User reviews
    • 94Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    Videos4

    Weird Science
    Trailer 1:27
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    'Weird Science' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:39
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    Late-Breaking Summer of '85 Movie News
    Clip 3:07
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    The Evolution of Nerds
    Video 3:44
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    Photos274

    Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
    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)
    Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
    Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
    Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
    Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
    Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)

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    Anthony Michael Hall
    Anthony Michael Hall
    • Gary
    Ilan Mitchell-Smith
    Ilan Mitchell-Smith
    • Wyatt Donnelly
    Kelly LeBrock
    Kelly LeBrock
    • Lisa
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Chet Donnelly
    Suzanne Snyder
    Suzanne Snyder
    • Deb
    Judie Aronson
    Judie Aronson
    • Hilly
    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Ian
    • (as Robert Downey)
    Robert Rusler
    Robert Rusler
    • Max
    Vernon Wells
    Vernon Wells
    • Lord General
    Britt Leach
    Britt Leach
    • Al Wallace
    Barbara Lang
    • Lucy Wallace
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Mutant Biker
    Ivor Barry
    Ivor Barry
    • Henry Donnelly
    Ann Coyle
    • Carmen Donnelly
    • (as Anne Bernadette Coyle)
    Suzy J. Kellems
    • Gymnast
    John Kapelos
    John Kapelos
    • Dino
    Fred D. Scott
    • Bar Patron
    Vince Townsend Jr.
    • Bar Patron
    • (as Vince Monroe Townsend)
      • John Hughes
      • John Hughes
      • Al Feldstein(comic book) (uncredited)
      • William M. Gaines(comic book) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    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: [13:23] 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 reviews208

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    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    John Hughes and Dr. Seuss
    During most of the 1980s, I was working in or running movie theatres. I showed this movie and previewed it before it even opened. The one thing which struck me upon first viewing it was that it is essentially a teen-age version of Dr. Seuss's "The Cat in the Hat", right down to the house being magically cleaned up and the last piece of furniture sliding into place just as the parents return home to find everything as they left it. I always wondered if Hughes borrowed the plot on purpose or if he wrote Weird Science without realizing it's commonalities with one of the best loved children's story of all times. Anyone have opinions on that?
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    • Aug 7, 2000

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1985 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Northbrook Court Mall - 2290 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 34 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo

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