Revenge of the Nerds

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!

Directed by Jeff Kanew

Produced by Interscope Communications, 20th Century Fox

198490 min6.5 / 10

A broad, energetic comedy about social underdogs banding together to claim their place, built on pranks, camaraderie, and the triumph of misfits over bullies.

At Adams College, the jocks rule 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 frat to protect their outcast brothers, the nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Does Revenge of the Nerds end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Revenge of the Nerds sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Revenge of the Nerds easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Revenge of the Nerds scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Revenge of the Nerds violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity33

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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