Revenge of the Nerds
"They've been laughed at, picked on and put down. But now it's time for the odd to get even!"
Originally released in 1984. Revenge of the Nerds is a comedy film. directed by Jeff Kanew.
Starring Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, and Timothy Busfield
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (780 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Michelle Meyrink
as Judy
Ted McGinley
as Stan Gable
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Interscope Communications
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Revenge of the Nerds about?
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 ...
Who directed Revenge of the Nerds?
Revenge of the Nerds was directed by Jeff Kanew.
How long is Revenge of the Nerds?
Revenge of the Nerds has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Revenge of the Nerds released?
Revenge of the Nerds was released on July 20, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Revenge of the Nerds?
The main cast of Revenge of the Nerds includes Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield, Curtis Armstrong, Larry B. Scott.
Is Revenge of the Nerds worth watching?
Revenge of the Nerds has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 780 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.