Weird Science(1985)
“It's all in the name of science...Weird Science.”
Overview
Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer. Their living and breathing creation is a gorgeous woman, Lisa, whose purpose is to boost their confidence level by putting them into situations which require Gary and Wyatt to act like men.
Director
John Hughes
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$39M
Cast
Anthony Michael Hall
as Gary
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
as Wyatt
Kelly LeBrock
as Lisa
Bill Paxton
as Chet
Suzanne Snyder
as Deb
Judie Aronson
as Hilly
Barbara Lang
as Lucy
Ivor Barry
as Henry
Ann Coyle
as Carmen
Robert Downey Jr.
as Ian
Robert Rusler
as Max
Vernon Wells
as Lord General
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$39M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Silver Pictures
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Where can I watch Weird Science?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Weird Science (1985).
What is Weird Science about?▼
Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer. Their living and breathing creation is a gorgeous woman, Lisa, whose purpose is to boost their confidence level by putting them into situations which require Gary and Wyatt to act like men.
Who directed Weird Science?▼
Weird Science was directed by John Hughes and released in 1985. It is a comedy, fantasy, science fiction, romance film.
How long is Weird Science?▼
Weird Science has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Weird Science?▼
The cast of Weird Science includes Anthony Michael Hall as Gary, Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Wyatt, Kelly LeBrock as Lisa, Bill Paxton as Chet, Suzanne Snyder as Deb and more.
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