Weird Science

1985
PG-13
1h 34m

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6.6/10

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

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Raunchy Comedy Teen Comedy Comedy Romance Sci-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.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

100K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,530

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 nominations

Ian
(as Robert Downey)

Robert Rusler

Vernon Wells

Lord General

Britt Leach

Barbara Lang

Lucy

Michael Berryman

Mutant Biker

Ivor Barry

Henry

Ann Coyle

Carmen
(as Anne Bernadette Coyle)

Suzy J. Kellems

Gymnast

John Kapelos

Kandy Bar Owner

Fred D. Scott

Bar Patron

Vince Townsend Jr.

Bar Patron
(as Vince Monroe Townsend)

Director
- John Hughes
Writers
All cast & crew
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Storyline

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Trivia
John Hughes wrote the script in only two days.

Goofs
(at around 55 mins) The piano girl is sucked into the bottom of the chimney feet first but when she is ejected at the top of the chimney, she emerges head first.

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

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Featured review

8/10

Worth a rewatch

I first watched this in 1985 on VHS as a 13 year old, so a lot of the sentiment was lost on me then. Having watching it again as a 50 year old after finding it on the BBC iplayer I decided to give it another go. I have to say that it was way more enjoyable now. It really brought back the feeling of being an awkward teenager and the fantasy of being guided through adolescence. There were a few quirks with the story but this can be overlooked by how the sensitivity of being an awkward teenager can be is portrayed. I do think the bones of the story could be updated for a remake that could possibly make more sense but still be a fun movie.