Weird Science
“It's all in the name of 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.
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-30
Top Cast
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Anthony Michael Hall
Gary
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Wyatt
Kelly LeBrock
Lisa
Bill Paxton
Chet
Suzanne Snyder
Deb
Judie Aronson
Hilly
Barbara Lang
Lucy
Ivor Barry
Henry
Ann Coyle
Carmen
Robert Downey Jr.
Ian
Robert Rusler
Max
Vernon Wells
Lord General
Britt Leach
Al
Michael Berryman
Mutant Biker
Suzy J. Kellems
Gymnast
John Kapelos
Kandy Bar Owner
Fred D. Scott
Bar Patron
Vince Townsend Jr.
Bar Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 9, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.19x
+$31.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- Weird Science
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.9M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Silver Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hughes
John Hughes
Ira Newborn
Matthew F. Leonetti, Joseph W. Calloway
Chris Lebenzon, Mark Warner, Scott K. Wallace
Joel Silver, Bill Damaschke
Department Leadership Roster
John Hughes
Director
John Hughes
Screenplay
Joel Silver
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Mark Warner
Editor
Scott K. Wallace
Editor
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
John W. Corso
Production Design
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Bennie E. Dobbins
Stunt Coordinator
Bill Damaschke
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weird Science
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Weird Science includes Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton, Suzanne Snyder.
When was Weird Science released and how long is it?
Weird Science was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Weird Science?
Weird Science had a reported production budget of $7.5M and grossed $38.9M at the worldwide box office (5.19 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Weird Science?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Weird Science was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Weird Science?
Weird Science holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).