SummaryAt Adams College, a group of bullied outcasts and misfits resolve to form their own fraternity and fight back against the Alpha Betas.
Directed By:Jeff Kanew
Written By:Tim Metcalfe, Miguel Tejada-Flores, Steve Zacharias, Jeff Buhai
Revenge of the Nerds
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Mixed or Average
44
User score
Generally Favorable
7.3
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
44
17% Positive
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50% Mixed
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33% Negative
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70
Revenge of the Nerds shows more than enough smarts to deserve a passing grade.
60
Revenge of the Nerds is primarily the story of outcasts getting their just rewards, and that is always a satisfying movie ingredient. Nonetheless, this scattergun, often scatological film is filled with extensive racial stereotypes, which may offend some moviegoers.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.3
70% Positive
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26 Ratings
24% Mixed
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5% Negative
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May 29, 2019
10
WE'VE GOT BUSH! A pretty inspiring comedy for it's time. I seen it much later since I wasn't born yet. To me I still think it's really good today. Nerds prevail against the jocks in the most clever ways. Sad that the other two movies didn't capture the feel of this one. I've watched this several times over and over. Some old school comedy but very enjoyable. Definitely some that could never pass today too.
Apr 23, 2023
8
Revenge of the nerds is pretty childish and weird, but also very funny in its own way. I could tell this is a cult classic due to it being in the 80s and its formulaic discrimination storyline, but even this is a standout in the 80s classic and its nerd themes that can help it stand out from the crowd.
60
"Nerds" is erratic -- more gags work than don't, but more situations don't work than do. There are some great throwaway lines. [10 Aug. 1984, p.23]
50
Revenge of the Nerds has some very funny moments and sturdy premise, but the revenge, when it comes, is not nearly as definitive as even the non-nerds in the audience would hope for. [25 July 1984]
38
Largely devoted to whatever laughs may be coaxed from the sound of a freshman belching and the sight of some mighty mature-looking coeds removing their blouses. There's some nose-picking, too, but not enough to save the picture. [20 July 1984, p.D6]
30
It is the absence of genuine comedy that exposes glaringly the film's fundamental attitude of condescension and scorn toward blacks and women, and a tendency toward stereotyping that clashes violently with its superficial message of tolerance, compassion and fair play.
May 4, 2016
4
Let's just admit it, people. Revenge of the Nerds worked when our time was 1984 and we were at the theaters watching this. Now, for a film like this, it's left as a plain dated movie only watched by people who wants to enjoy movies like this when they think about nostalgia.
Production Company:
- 20th Century Fox
- Interscope Communications
- Zacharias-Buhai Productions
Release Date:Jul 20, 1984
Duration:1 h 30 m
Rating:R
Tagline:They've been laughed at, picked on and put down. But now it's time for the odd to get even! Their time has come!
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