Revenge of the Nerds(1984)
They've been laughed at, picked on and put down. But now it's time for the odd to get even!
Revenge of the Nerds Synopsis
At Adams College, the jocks rule from their house on high, the Alpha Beta fraternity. So when a group of socially-challenged misfits try to go Greek, they're instantly rejected by every house on campus. Deciding to start their own frat to protect their outcast brothers, the nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals.
Revenge of the Nerds (1984) is a comedy film directed by Jeff Kanew, released on July 20, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield and Curtis Armstrong. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 837 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Kanew
- Writers:
- Tim Metcalfe, Miguel Tejada-Flores, Steve Zacharias
- Producers:
- Peter Samuelson, Ted Field
- Cinematographer:
- King Baggot
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Interscope Communications, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $40,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Revenge of the Nerds (1984) Trailer
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Revenge of the Nerds Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Carradine
as Lewis Skolnick
Anthony Edwards
as Gilbert Lowell
Timothy Busfield
as Arnold Poindexter
Curtis Armstrong
as 'Booger' Dawson
Larry B. Scott
as Lamar Latrell
Andrew Cassese
as Harold Wormser
Brian Tochi
as Toshiro Takashi
Julia Montgomery
as Betty Childs
Michelle Meyrink
as Judy
Ted McGinley
as Stan Gable
Matt Salinger
as Danny Burke
Donald Gibb
as Fred "The Ogre" Palowakski
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Kanew, written by Tim Metcalfe, Miguel Tejada-Flores and Steve Zacharias, produced by Peter Samuelson and Ted Field.
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Revenge of the Nerds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 837 ratings.
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Revenge of the Nerds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Revenge of the Nerds online?
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Revenge of the Nerds (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Sky Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Revenge of the Nerds?
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The main cast of Revenge of the Nerds (1984) includes Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield, Curtis Armstrong and Larry B. Scott. The film was directed by Jeff Kanew. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Revenge of the Nerds released?
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Revenge of the Nerds was released on July 20, 1984 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Revenge of the Nerds worth watching?
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Revenge of the Nerds (1984) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 837 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Revenge of the Nerds?
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Yes. The official Revenge of the Nerds trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.