Weird Science

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Weird Science

PG-13

1985

1h 34m

Comedy

Fantasy

Romance

Sci-Fi

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Teen misfits Gary and Wyatt design their ideal woman on a computer, and a freak electrical accident brings her to life in the form of the lovely, superhuman Lisa. She outfits Gary and Wyatt in cool clothes, surprises them with a Porsche and helps them stand up to jerks Ian and Max. But, all the while, the boys must hide Lisa's existence from Chet, Wyatt's nightmare of a big brother.

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Critics Consensus

Hardly in the same league as John Hughes' other teen movies, the resolutely goofy Weird Science nonetheless gets some laughs via its ridiculous premise and enjoyable performances.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

02/08/2024

It’s a silly sci-fi sex comedy, but there are amusing moments to warrant revisiting.

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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

08/09/2023

The premise here threatens puerile perversion, female exploitation, and an uncomfortable age gap... – but in fact Hughes gives Lisa the confidence, agency and power that the boys lack, and makes her more fairy godmother than sex object.

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

01/04/2018

The movie is the latest in the "Wouldn't it be neat if . . .?" school of movies.

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

08/24/2023

3.5/5

...watching the film with the fact that it’s close to 40 years old, it is more than watchable, it’s enjoyable for most of the runtime.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

08/22/2023

4/5

If you were captivated by the originality and humor of Weird Science in theaters, you'll delight in revisiting this John Hughes classic that transcends generations.

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Alan Jones

Starburst

07/22/2022

Weird Science describes itself as *a special effects comedy*... it comes across more as a feeble blend of tediously vulgar, stale half-baked ideas.

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Christian K

@ckacar Feb 22

Two people, Anthony Michael Hall and Bill Paxton, are giving virtuoso performances. This movie really feels like it was thrown together over a weekend bender, I can't believe its real and a studio signed off on it.

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Downriver R

@Downriver Feb 12

One of my favorite movies right here.

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Bobby E

@RT23212962 Jan 5

Good movie if your stoned enough . Kelly is beautiful. Bill is funny . The grandparents are the best . In a town where law enforcment is nonexistent . Bet it was fun to be an extra on set .

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Marius C

@MComan Jan 3

Nice movie and quite funny. Worth a watch.

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Marcus T

@MarcusT12 Jan 2

This movie started out well enough and had lots of laughs. Kelly LeBrock brought a lot of energy and charisma to her character and made it fun to watch. It started to lose steam about halfway through and devolved into the usual teen movie cliches. Lisa turned into a super hero/ magician who could do anything, which didn't square with the original pretext for her being there. The script started to fall apart. I'd say it's still worth a watch for some laughs. Just keep your expectations low.

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keven q

@kevenquinlan Dec 28

Ok, I love Hughes and I'm FROM the 80's. Saw it in the theatre's. It wasn't very good, even than, and is more wretched with time, now in 2025. I don't collect someone just b/c of who they are- but this was a stinker for Hughes. Not going to keep and barely made it through it- for a 2nd time.

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Lisa Transforms Chet

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Chet Apologizes

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Weird Science: Official Clip - And Gary Created Woman

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Wyatt's Panties

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Check Us Out!

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Making a Girl

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Meet Chet

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Showering Is Real Fun

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Chet Wants Answers ASAFP

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Weird Science: Official Clip - You're Dead Meat, Pilgrim

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Synopsis

Teen misfits Gary and Wyatt design their ideal woman on a computer, and a freak electrical accident brings her to life in the form of the lovely, superhuman Lisa. She outfits Gary and Wyatt in cool clothes, surprises them with a Porsche and helps them stand up to jerks Ian and Max. But, all the while, the boys must hide Lisa's existence from Chet, Wyatt's nightmare of a big brother.

Director: John Hughes
Producer: Joel Silver
Screenwriter: John Hughes
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 1985, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2013
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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