Two high-school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, who promptly turns their lives upside-down.Two high-school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, who promptly turns their lives upside-down.Two high-school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, who promptly turns their lives upside-down.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Robert Downey Jr.
- Ian
- (as Robert Downey)
Vince Townsend Jr.
- Bar Patron
- (as Vince Monroe Townsend)
- Director
- Writers
- John Hughes
- Al Feldstein(uncredited)
- William M. Gaines(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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- TriviaJohn Hughes wasn't happy during filming of this movie, because it interfered with another project he cared about much more and resulted in his working a punishing schedule for months, but he agreed to direct it because Universal gave him a deal where he could also direct the more-valued project if he started this one first. The other film: The Breakfast Club (1985).
- Goofs(at around 55 mins) The piano girl is sucked into the bottom of the chimney feet first but when she is ejected at the top of the chimney, she emerges head first.
- Crazy creditsAs the end credits roll is ready to begin, Kelly LeBrock's character smiles / winks at the camera.
- Alternate versionsIn the basic cable version, the line "In the family jewels?" was changed to "In the flippin' gizzard?"
- ConnectionsEdited from Sixteen Candles (1984)
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God bless the 80's, and may they live on way after their time! This film captures the 80's geeks, preps, and class rivalry. It was a hard time to fit in, but a fun time, like most teenagers, I had these fantasies that this movie reflects on. I can not believe they got Wes from the Road Warrior to do a part. The scene where the computer animated women talks to Michael Halls parent is hilarious, but sick. The stuff going out of the chimney, the MX missile, and the kitchen turning blue is funny. Bill Paxion or chet is a classic wait and see what happens to him. Anyways rent it live it and be it! 8/10
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Box office
- Budget
- $7,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $23,834,048
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,895,421
- Aug 4, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $38,934,048
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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