Revenge of the Nerds
1984, English. Directed by Jeff Kanew.
They've been laughed at, picked on and put down. But now it's time for the odd to get even!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 855 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jeff KanewDirector
- Robert CarradineLewis Skolnick
- Anthony EdwardsGilbert Lowell
- Timothy BusfieldArnold Poindexter
- Curtis Armstrong'Booger' Dawson
- Larry B. ScottLamar Latrell
- Andrew CasseseHarold Wormser
- Brian TochiToshiro Takashi
- Julia MontgomeryBetty Childs
- Michelle MeyrinkJudy
- Ted McGinleyStan Gable
- Matt SalingerDanny Burke
- Donald GibbFred "The Ogre" Palowakski
Details
- Released
- 20 July 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Metcalfe, Miguel Tejada-Flores, Steve Zacharias
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $41M
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Revenge of the Nerds: quick answers
What comes after Revenge of the Nerds?
Next in the series: Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987), Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation (1992), and Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994).
Is Revenge of the Nerds worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 855 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Revenge of the Nerds?
Revenge of the Nerds runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Revenge of the Nerds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Revenge of the Nerds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Revenge of the Nerds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Revenge of the Nerds is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Revenge of the Nerds on?
Revenge of the Nerds isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 July 1984. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Revenge of the Nerds?
If you liked Revenge of the Nerds, try Pizza Movie, One of Them Days, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.
Who directed Revenge of the Nerds?
Revenge of the Nerds (1984) was directed by Jeff Kanew and stars Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield.