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Revenge of the Nerds

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1984 | 90 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

At Adams College, the jocks rule from their house on high, the Alpha Beta fraternity. So when a group of socially-challenged misfits try to go Greek, they're instantly rejected by every house on campus. Deciding to start their own frat to protect their outcast brothers, the nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $41 million worldwide on a $6 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 348K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeff Kanew

  • Robert CarradineLewis Skolnick
  • Anthony EdwardsGilbert Lowell
  • Timothy BusfieldArnold Poindexter
  • Curtis Armstrong'Booger' Dawson
  • Larry B. ScottLamar Latrell
  • Andrew CasseseHarold Wormser
  • Brian TochiToshiro Takashi
  • Julia MontgomeryBetty Childs
  • Michelle MeyrinkJudy
  • Ted McGinleyStan Gable