Weird Science (1985)
Kernel Score: 72% · 1,556 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance
Released: 1985-08-01
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch Weird Science
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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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Director
Cast
- Anthony Michael Hall as Gary
- Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Wyatt
- Kelly LeBrock as Lisa
- Bill Paxton as Chet
- Suzanne Snyder as Deb
- Judie Aronson as Hilly
- Barbara Lang as Lucy
- Ivor Barry as Henry
- Ann Coyle as Carmen
- Robert Downey Jr. as Ian
Weird Science FAQ
Is Weird Science good?
Weird Science has a 72% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,556 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Weird Science?
In the US you can stream Weird Science on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Weird Science rated?
Weird Science is rated PG-13.
What movies are like Weird Science?
If you liked Weird Science, try Airplane!, Love and Monsters, A Night at the Opera and Z-O-M-B-I-E-S.