Weird Science (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, Weird Science is a comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by John Hughes, running about 94 minutes. “If you can't get a date, make one!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Weird Science stars Anthony Michael Hall as Gary Wallace, Kelly LeBrock as Lisa, Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Wyatt Donnelly and Bill Paxton as Chet Donnelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Weird Science has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weird Science page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weird Science tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weird Science (1985)?
- In US, Weird Science is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Weird Science worth watching?
- Weird Science holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weird Science?
- Weird Science stars Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Bill Paxton and Suzanne Snyder.
- When was Weird Science released?
- Weird Science was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.