Revenge of the Nerds (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Revenge of the Nerds is a 1984 comedy directed by Jeff Kanew, starring Robert Carradine and Anthony Edwards. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $40.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jeff Kanew
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Revenge of the Nerds About?
The premise of Revenge of the Nerds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of misfit college students, known as the nerds, plan a bachelor party for their friend Booger. Their celebration clashes with the expectations of his soon-to-be in-laws, leading to a series of chaotic and humorous events. The nerds, determined to have their fun, navigate the awkward situation with inventive and often outlandish schemes, creating a memorable and comedic experience for everyone involved.
Revenge of the Nerds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fraternity pledge
- college freshman
- female pubic hair
- female frontal nudity
- shower
- rape by deception
- college dormitory
- teenage boy
- teenage girl
- teenage crush
- panties pulled down
- female full frontal nudity
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- pubic hair
- nerd
- sorority
- male nerd
- shower room
- peeping tom
- female nudity
- implied cunnilingus
- food as sex metaphor
- eyeglasses
- man in a shower
- man wears underwear in public
- throwing a rock through a window
- burning down a house
- accidentally burning down a house
- college football player
- football quarterback
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- violin player
- college athlete
- men's gym
- sleeping on a cot
- humiliation
- african american
- belching
- stereotype
- teen sex comedy
- pay phone
- rock through a window
- visitor
- large eyeglasses
- maiden
- shorts
- refurbishment
- throwing a rock through a glass door
- window shattered
- three piece suit
- bylaws
Revenge of the Nerds Cast
Robert Carradine leads the cast, with Anthony Edwards. Directed by Jeff Kanew.
- Director Jeff Kanew
More from Jeff Kanew
More films directed by Jeff Kanew, best-rated first: Tough Guys, Troop Beverly Hills, National Lampoon’s The Legend of Awesomest Maximus and Adam and Eve.
Revenge of the Nerds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Revenge of the Nerds 44 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 64% User score
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Revenge of the Nerds Plot Summary
What happens in Revenge of the Nerds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a daring move, best friends Lewis Skolnick and Gilbert Lowe step out of their comfort zone to enroll in the computer science program at Adams College, forming a dynamic duo of enthusiastic scholars. Unfortunately, their naive enthusiasm quickly dissipates when the arrogant Alpha Betas, a fraternity that operates as if they are untouchable, take control of the freshman dorms, forcefully booting the newcomers into the outside world. Without a place to call home, Dean Ulich intervenes, temporarily housing the freshmen in the gymnasium and allowing them to participate in the rush process for the various fraternities on campus.
Full summary
The whole story of Revenge of the Nerds, scene by scene
Revenge of the Nerds Box Office
Revenge of the Nerds grossed $40.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$40.9M
- US & Canada
- $40.9M
Revenge of the Nerds Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Revenge of the Nerds.
How Well Do You Know Revenge of the Nerds?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the main characters that enroll in Adams College?
Cars in Revenge of the Nerds
13 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford LTD Country Squire and the 1973 GMC C-Series.
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1973 GMC C-Series Minor role -
1982 Yamaha XJ 550 RJ Seca Minor role -
1982 BMW 5 E28 Background role
Revenge of the Nerds Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “A Vingança dos Nerds” and “La Venganza de los Nerds”.
- Also known as
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- A Vingança dos Nerds
- La Venganza de los Nerds
- De Nerds Slaan Terug
- Η Εκδίκηση των Νερτζ
- Revenge of the Nerds: Die Rache der Eierköpfe
- La rivincita dei nerds
- A Revolta dos Marados
- Die Rache der Eierköpfe
- Nördarna kommer!
- La revancha de los novatos
- Nerdenes Hevn
- Les Tronches
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- Pomsta šprtů
- Zemsta Frajerów
- נקמת היורמים
- Nørderne kommer
- Месть придурков
- İneklerin İntikamı
- A suttyók visszavágnak
- 菜鸟大反攻
- Moksliukų Kerštas
- Η Εκδίκηση των Νερντς
- Răzbunarea tocilarilor
- 기숙사 대소동
- ナーズの復讐
- Помста придурків
- Osveta šmokljana
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Movies Like Revenge of the Nerds
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise, Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love and Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation.
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Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise 1987 -
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love 1994 -
Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation 1992 -
Assault of the Party Nerds 1989 -
Revenge of the Nerds Unaired Pilot 1991 -
College 2008 -
Sorority Girls' Revenge 2001 -
Old School 2003 -
Porky's Revenge 1985 -
Revenge of the Cheerleaders 1976 -
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Revenge of the Nerds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Revenge of the Nerds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Revenge of the Nerds?
Revenge of the Nerds runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Revenge of the Nerds released?
Revenge of the Nerds was released on July 20, 1984.
Who directed Revenge of the Nerds?
Revenge of the Nerds was directed by Jeff Kanew.
More films by Jeff Kanew Who is in the cast of Revenge of the Nerds?
Revenge of the Nerds stars Robert Carradine and Anthony Edwards.
How much did Revenge of the Nerds make at the box office?
Revenge of the Nerds grossed $40.9 million worldwide.
How is Revenge of the Nerds rated?
Revenge of the Nerds has 44 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Revenge of the Nerds have a post-credit scene?
No. Revenge of the Nerds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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