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.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Robert Downey Jr.
- Ian
- (as Robert Downey)
Vince Townsend Jr.
- Bar Patron
- (as Vince Monroe Townsend)
- Director
- Writers
- John Hughes
- Al Feldstein(uncredited)
- William M. Gaines(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJohn 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.
- Crazy creditsAs the end credits roll is ready to begin, Kelly LeBrock's character smiles / winks at the camera.
- Alternate versionsIn the basic cable version, the line "In the family jewels?" was changed to "In the flippin' gizzard?"
- ConnectionsEdited from Sixteen Candles (1984)
Featured review
Amusing Science in the 80s
'Weird Science' is a funny, quirky and silly teenflick directed by the one and only John Hughes. Yes, it's cheesy and the story is ridiculous but it's 80's fun, hilarious and has heart. Of course it looks dated but at the same time, it's the kind of film one will be revisiting. The special effects are quite laughably awful and who could forget the 80s costumes and hairstyles but that's what makes it so enjoyable. 'Weird Science' has all the ingredients of a successful 80's teen comedy. Then there's the ultrahot Kelly LeBrock and Ilan Mitchell-Smith and Anthony Michael Hall playing the dimwitted teens desperate for a girl. You'll also see a young Robert Downey Jr. (in 80s getup) playing the popular bully kid and of course Bill Paxton as one of the worst brothers on film.
'Weird Science' is certainly something for an 80s classic fan. In addition to humour, it's got an amusing dose of science fiction and action.
'Weird Science' is certainly something for an 80s classic fan. In addition to humour, it's got an amusing dose of science fiction and action.
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- Oct 4, 2013
Details
Box office
- 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
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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