Revenge of the Nerds
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.
Critics Sentiment
Nerds dominate musical competition with electronic technology performance
Nerds rejected by multiple fraternities due to nerd status
The biggest swing occurs from the fraternity rejections (5.3) to the Wonder Joint party (7.8), as the nerds go from their lowest point of social rejection to their most celebrated party scene.
Revenge of the Nerds follows a classic underdog arc that resonates strongly with audiences, starting with familiar setup and discrimination before building to crowd-pleasing revenge sequences. The film peaks during its most memorable scenes like the Wonder Joint party and musical competition, with reviewers consistently praising the feel-good message about embracing differences. While some content feels dated by modern standards, the core theme of misfits standing up for themselves maintains broad appeal.
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Robert Carradine
Lewis Skolnick
Anthony Edwards
Gilbert Lowell
Timothy Busfield
Arnold Poindexter
Curtis Armstrong
'Booger' Dawson
Larry B. Scott
Lamar Latrell
Andrew Cassese
Harold Wormser
Brian Tochi
Toshiro Takashi
Julia Montgomery
Betty Childs
Michelle Meyrink
Judy
Ted McGinley
Stan Gable
Matt Salinger
Danny Burke
Donald Gibb
Fred "The Ogre" Palowakski
James Cromwell
Mr. Skolnick
David Wohl
Dean Ulich
John Goodman
Coach Harris
Bernie Casey
U.N. Jefferson
Alice Hirson
Mrs. Lowe
F. William Parker
Sergeant
Lisa Welch
Suzy
Roger Carter
U.N. Assistant
Crew
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