Weird Science(1985)
It's all in the name of science... Weird Science.
Weird Science 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.
Weird Science (1985) is a comedy, fantasy, science fiction and romance film directed by John Hughes, released on August 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock and Bill Paxton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,598 ratings.
- Director:
- John Hughes
- Writers:
- John Hughes
- Producers:
- Joel Silver, Bill Damaschke
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Ira Newborn
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Silver Pictures
- Budget:
- $7,500,000
- Revenue:
- $38,934,048
- Status:
- Released
Weird Science (1985) Trailer
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Original Trailer
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Weird Science (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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STEAM Day
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"Showering's Real Fun, Isn't It?" - Extended Preview
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Weird Science Cast & Crew
Main 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
Ann Coyle
as Carmen
Robert Downey Jr.
as Ian
Robert Rusler
as Max
Vernon Wells
as Lord General
Key crew
Directed by John Hughes, written by John Hughes, produced by Joel Silver and Bill Damaschke.
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Weird Science Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1,598 ratings.
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Weird Science – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Weird Science online?
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Weird Science (1985) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Weird Science?
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The main cast of Weird Science (1985) includes Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton and Suzanne Snyder. The film was directed by John Hughes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Weird Science released?
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Weird Science was released on August 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Weird Science worth watching?
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Weird Science (1985) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,598 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Weird Science?
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Yes. The official Weird Science trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.