Weird Science

PG-13

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1 hr. 34 min.

Comedy

Fantasy

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60%

40 Reviews

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69%

100,000+ Ratings

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Teen misfits Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) design their ideal woman on a computer, and a freak electrical accident brings her to life in the form of the lovely, superhuman Lisa (Kelly LeBrock). She outfits Gary and Wyatt in cool clothes, surprises them with a Porsche and helps them stand up to jerks Ian (Robert Downey Jr.) and Max (Robert Rusler). But, all the while, the boys must hide Lisa's existence from Chet (Bill Paxton), 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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Jason N

This is a great coming of age movie. Laughed most of the runtime

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Leaburn O

Fun very 80s teen flick. Nothing serious to see here but just a bit of well produced 80s silliness. Watched it on iPlayer.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/24

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John C

We live in a more morally puritanical, less easy-going time than the one in which Weird Science was made, and this explains most of the comments about how this is John Hughes's "most dated" film. While not offering as much character exploration as, say, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science is still enjoyable if you can appreciate the good-natured fun it offers at face value.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/24

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Cyns Corner

Gawd, I'd forgotten how utterly terrible this movie was. I hated almost every moment I was watching this in preparation for a livestream review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/23

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Anderson O

This was further beyond its years. I don't really think the 80's was ready for Weird Science. Teens act somewhat like this today, but times and technology are different now. This is still a pretty good comicbook adaptation.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/29/23

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John Hughes

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Kelly LeBrock

Lisa

Anthony Michael Hall

Gary Wallace

Ilan Mitchell-Smith

Wyatt Donnelly

Bill Paxton

Chet Donnelly

Suzanne Snyder

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Weird Science: Official Clip - Lisa Transforms Chet

1:12

Weird Science: Official Clip - Chet Apologizes

0:49

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

2:14

Weird Science: Official Clip - Meet Chet

2:42

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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Wendy Ide

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

Feb 8, 2024

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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

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.

Aug 9, 2023

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

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

Jan 4, 2018

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

...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.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 24, 2023

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

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.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2023

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Alan Jones

Starburst

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

Jul 22, 2022

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Synopsis

Teen misfits Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) design their ideal woman on a computer, and a freak electrical accident brings her to life in the form of the lovely, superhuman Lisa (Kelly LeBrock). She outfits Gary and Wyatt in cool clothes, surprises them with a Porsche and helps them stand up to jerks Ian (Robert Downey Jr.) and Max (Robert Rusler). But, all the while, the boys must hide Lisa's existence from Chet (Bill Paxton), Wyatt's nightmare of a big brother.

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

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