Weird Science (1985)
Two unpopular teens conjure a gorgeous woman from a computer to navigate absurd, confidence-boosting chaos.
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.
How intense is Weird Science?
Weird Science has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Weird Science feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalabsurdistcampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- Comfort watchPartyDate night
Where to stream Weird Science
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Is Weird Science for you?
Is Weird Science scary?
No. Weird Science is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Weird Science gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Weird Science sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Weird Science OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Weird Science?
Weird Science runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Weird Science?
Weird Science is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Weird Science have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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