Movie

Weird Science

“It's all in the name of science...Weird Science.”

★ 6.5(1,546)19851h 33m

Weird Science is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Director: John Hughes
Release date: 1985-08-01
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $38,934,048
Budget: $7,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Weird Science — trailer

About Weird Science

Weird Science is a 1985 movie in the Comedy, Fantasy and Science Fiction genres, directed by John Hughes, starring Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith and Kelly LeBrock. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1,546 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Weird Science in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisnerdbikerbased on comicmorphingmischievouslightheartedabsurdhilariouswhimsicalridiculous

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Weird Science in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, Weird Science is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Weird Science on Netflix?+

Weird Science is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Weird Science?+

Weird Science has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Weird Science?+

Weird Science stars Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton and Suzanne Snyder.

When did Weird Science come out?+

Weird Science is a 1985 movie directed by John Hughes.

What genre is Weird Science?+

Weird Science is Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction and Romance film.

Who directed Weird Science?+

Weird Science was directed by John Hughes.