Weird Science
"It's all in the name of science...Weird Science."
Originally released in 1985. Weird Science is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by John Hughes.
Starring Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, and Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,498 votes)
Budget
$7.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$38.9M
5.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,500,000
- Revenue
- $38,934,048
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Silver Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 breath...
Who directed Weird Science?
Weird Science was directed by John Hughes.
How long is Weird Science?
Weird Science has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Weird Science released?
Weird Science was released on August 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Weird Science?
The main cast of Weird Science includes Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Bill Paxton, Suzanne Snyder.
Is Weird Science worth watching?
Weird Science has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,498 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.