Weird Science (1985)
It's all in the name of science...Weird Science.
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.
Director: John Hughes
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: August 1, 1985
Cast
- Anthony Michael Hall - Gary
- Kelly LeBrock - Lisa
- Ilan Mitchell-Smith - Wyatt
- Bill Paxton - Chet
- Suzanne Snyder - Deb
- Judie Aronson - Hilly
- Robert Downey Jr. - Ian
- Robert Rusler - Max
- Vernon Wells - Lord General
- Britt Leach - Al
Screenplay
- John Hughes (Screenplay)
Music: Ira Newborn
Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Editing: Chris Lebenzon, Scott K. Wallace
Production: Universal Pictures, Silver Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $39M
Original Language: en
Themes
Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
chicago, illinois, nerd, biker, based on comic, morphing, mischievous, playful, lighthearted, absurd, hilarious, whimsical, ridiculous
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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 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.
- Who directed Weird Science?
- Weird Science was directed by John Hughes.
- Who stars in Weird Science?
- Weird Science stars Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Bill Paxton, Suzanne Snyder, Judie Aronson.
- How long is Weird Science?
- Weird Science has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Weird Science?
- Weird Science is a Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Weird Science?
- Weird Science had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Weird Science gross?
- Weird Science grossed $39M worldwide.
- Where was Weird Science produced?
- Weird Science was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Weird Science?
- The themes of Weird Science include: Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony.