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Weird Science

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 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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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.

  • Director
    • John Hughes
  • Writers
    • John Hughes
    • Al Feldstein
    • William M. Gaines
  • Stars
    • Anthony Michael Hall
    • Ilan Mitchell-Smith
    • Kelly LeBrock
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    92K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,375
    259
    • Director
      • John Hughes
    • Writers
      • John Hughes
      • Al Feldstein
      • William M. Gaines
    • Stars
      • Anthony Michael Hall
      • Ilan Mitchell-Smith
      • Kelly LeBrock
    • 207User reviews
    • 94Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    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
    Kelly LeBrock
    Kelly LeBrock
    • Lisa
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Chet
    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
    Barbara Lang
    • Lucy
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Mutant Biker
    Ivor Barry
    Ivor Barry
    • Henry
    Ann Coyle
    • Carmen
    • (as Anne Bernadette Coyle)
    Suzy J. Kellems
    • Gymnast
    John Kapelos
    John Kapelos
    • Kandy Bar Owner
    Fred D. Scott
    • Bar Patron
    Vince Townsend Jr.
    • Bar Patron
    • (as Vince Monroe Townsend)
    • Director
      • John Hughes
    • Writers
      • 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
      (at around 24 mins) 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
      (at around 1h 14 mins) 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.
    • 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 reviews207

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    maybe the second best teen movie made by john hughes!
    weird science is another good movie from the master of teen movies john hughes. this movie is maybe the funniest of all teen movies made by john hughes. but it's not the most entertaining. that award goes to the breakfast club. weird science is entertaining. john hughes goes a bit too far toward the end,but it's still unforgettable. weird science in my opinion comes from the greatest decade of all time.the 80's! i give weird science *** out of ****
    helpful•12
    5
    • jaws!
    • Apr 22, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Une créature de rêve
    • 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
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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