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Bill Simmons120 tracked appearances · 54 H / 61 C / 5 ties
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THE REWATCHABLES · November 17, 2025
Weird Science
A 1985 comedy / sci-fi movie directed by John Hughes—and decision no. 82 in the Hanks–Cruise tape.
Weird Science1985MOVIE
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Podcast episode#421No. 432 overall
Movie year19851980s release
Tomatometer60%No. 89 of 122 tracked
Roger Ebert3/4Original star rating
State of the raceHanks led by 241–39 · 2 ties
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