Revenge of the Nerds (1984) movie poster

Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

"They've been laughed at, picked on and put down. But now it's time for the odd to get even!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 57% (RT: 70%, MC: 44) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Jeff Kanew
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (793 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
Metacritic
44
Cast
Robert Carradine as Lewis Skolnick
Anthony Edwards as Gilbert Lowell
Timothy Busfield as Arnold Poindexter
Curtis Armstrong as 'Booger' Dawson
Larry B. Scott as Lamar Latrell
Andrew Cassese as Harold Wormser
Brian Tochi as Toshiro Takashi
Julia Montgomery as Betty Childs
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 793 votes. Critics scored it lower at 57%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
At Adams College, the jocks rule the school 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 fraternity to protect their outcast brothers, the campus nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Robert Carradine spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Revenge of the Nerds was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Revenge of the Nerds is a 1984 comedy film directed by Jeff Kanew. At Adams College, the jocks rule the school 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 fraternity to protect their outcast brothers, the campus nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals. The film has been rated by 793 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Revenge of the Nerds delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Revenge of the Nerds (1984) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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