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Weird Science

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
88K
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Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith in Weird Science (1985)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Sci-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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
88K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,332
52
  • Director
    • John Hughes
  • Writers
    • John Hughes
    • Al Feldstein(comic book)
    • William M. Gaines(comic book)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Michael Hall
    • Ilan Mitchell-Smith
    • Kelly LeBrock
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Hughes
  • Writers
    • 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
    • 202User reviews
    • 97Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • 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

    Photos280

    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)

    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(comic book) (uncredited)
      • William M. Gaines(comic book) (uncredited)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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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 reviews202

    Review
    Top review
    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 ****
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    • jaws!
    • Apr 22, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • L.I.S.A. - Der helle Wahnsinn
    • 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
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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