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10 Best Movies Like Weird Science

If you loved Weird Science, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Class of Nuke 'Em High

Class of Nuke 'Em High

1986★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Weird Science for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

The pupils at a high school next to a nuclear power plant start acting and looking strange after buying contaminated drugs from a plant worker....

#2
Proxy

Proxy

2014★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Weird Science for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

While walking home from her latest OB appointment, a very pregnant Esther Woodhouse is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. This horrible event seems to be a ble...

#3
National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Weird Science for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to b...

#4
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

2009★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Weird Science for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Follows three social outcasts -- two geeks and a cynic -- as they attempt to navigate a time-travel conundrum in the middle of a British pub....

#5
Missing

Missing

1982★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Weird Science for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. ...

#6
Back to School

Back to School

1986★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Weird Science for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton strugg...