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Movie Info

Release Date: August 01, 1985
Runtime: 93 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Science Fiction Comedy Romance Fantasy
Budget: $7,500,000
Revenue: $38,934,048
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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60%
Tomatometer
46
46/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
1,523 votes
6.6/10
IMDb
105,411 votes
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Weird Science

1985

"Create the impossible, unleash the extraordinary."

Also known as: 🇩🇪 DE: Cooler Zauber mit Lisa? 🇷🇺 RU: Странная Наука? 🇷🇴 RO: Știința ciudată 🇳🇱 NL: Gekkenwerk? 🇫🇮 FI: Lisa - drömkvinnan? All international titles (6) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $7,500,000
Revenue: $38,934,048
Profit $31,434,048
ROI +419.1% (5.2x)

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Weird Science is directed by John Hughes .

Cast of Weird Science

Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Wyatt in Weird Science
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Wyatt
Kelly LeBrock as Lisa in Weird Science
Kelly LeBrock
Lisa

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Weird Science

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  • The special effects team used a combination of practical effects and early computer-generated imagery to create the appearance of Lisa's fantastical abilities, showcasing the innovative techniques of the mid-1980s.

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  • In one scene, the character of Lisa is shown manipulating objects with her mind, which was achieved through the use of wires and careful editing, illustrating the film's blend of fantasy and science.

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  • The film features a cameo by Bill Paxton, who plays Wyatt's older brother, a role that significantly contributed to his early career recognition in Hollywood.

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  • During the party scene, a background character can be seen wearing a shirt featuring the logo of the fictional 'Beverly Hills Cop' police department, linking the film to another popular comedy from the same era.

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  • The character of Lisa, portrayed by Kelly LeBrock, was originally intended to be more of a traditional 'fantasy woman,' but the screenplay was revised to give her a more assertive and independent personality.

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  • There is a continuity error in the film when Gary's hair changes length between scenes as he interacts with Lisa, indicating a lack of consistent attention to detail during filming.

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  • Weird Science stands as part of John Hughes's legacy of 1980s teen comedies, sharing thematic elements with his other works like The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, focusing on adolescent struggles and self-acceptance.

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