A really funny college comedy, and a classic in my book.
Revenge of the Nerds
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Racy college comedy has heart; OK for older teens.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Revenge of the Nerds was written by Ellen Dendy
Parents need to know that students binge drink, and smoke cigarettes and pot in this R-rated college movie. There's a strong emphasis on "getting laid" throughout the film, which includes scenes in which students make out and engage in heavy petting. The panty raid scene includes full female nudity, and the frat boys expose their bare behinds in a mooning scene. The nerds install hidden video cams in a sorority house so they can watch them undress. Profanity isn't excessive, but a few bad words and suggestive phrases are uttered. There's no bloody violence, but much of the story line centers on getting revenge. There are many stereotypes targeting Asians, gays, fat girls, and more. The story shows the unfair treatment of people considered outsiders, and in the end, emphasizes the acceptance of outsiders.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the struggles that the nerds faced against the jocks. Why do you think certain groups of people label other groups as uncool outcasts? Who did you associate with more -- the jock-frat boys, or the nerds -- and why? What are the negative effects and dangers of teasing and bullying, and what can you do to help eliminate unfair labeling of certain types of people in your school environment? Was it right for the nerds to spy on the naked sorority girls to get back on them for their mean pranks? Are all nerds really alike? Are all sorority girls and jocks really alike? What were the other stereotypes in this film, and why can they be damaging, even and maybe especially in a comedy?
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
Stereotypes abound, and there's rampant bad behavior, sure, but there's a strong positive message about acceptance to enjoy, too. Unlike the protagonists in Animal House, the heroes in this film are sweet, smart guys who just want to be treated with the respect they deserve. The story shows the unfair treatment of people considered outsiders, and in the end, emphasizes the acceptance of outsiders.
Movie Details
Run time: 90 minutes
Theatrical release: 03/19/1984, DVD release: 03/06/2007
MPAA Rating: R
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Revenge of the Nerds
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
Hilarious!
This is a really funny movie, but there's lots of nudity, some jocks moon the nerds, and the nerds put cameras in one of the sorority houses and watch the women change, shower, etc. Not violent at all, but a fair amount of language. I'd say 15+ if you're not worried about nudity.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Over all I think it was agood movie Please be advised ;ots of Langauge
This is a movie I would recommend to adults not to Children under 17 because of the nudity and references to sex as being something you just do to lose your virginity and to me it berates women in general


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