Movies like Zapped!

Fans of Zapped! will likely appreciate the blend of teenage shenanigans and science fiction elements in Weird Science. This classic 80s comedy involves two socially awkward teens who create the perfect woman with their computer, leading to outrageous and unintended consequences.

Teen Wolf is an essential addition for those who revel in the coming-of-age antics and fantastical elements present in Zapped!. It stars Michael J. Fox as a high schooler who gains werewolf powers, which he then uses to navigate the social hierarchy and challenges of teenage life.

Real Genius features a group of brilliant teenagers in a science facility where they unwittingly develop a powerful laser weapon. Like Zapped!, it combines humor with scientific experiments gone awry, making it a humorous fit for audiences who enjoy science-themed teen comedies.

Mannequin, while not centered on teens, carries a similarly whimsical tone as Zapped!, exploring what happens when an artist's mannequin creation comes to life and stirs up both romance and comedic trouble in a department store setting.

In Can't Buy Me Love, a high school geek uses his savings to 'rent' the popularity of a cheerleader, inadvertently learning about the true nature of social status. It's a teen comedy that echoes Zapped!'s exploration of high school hierarchies and personal transformation.

Following similar beats to Zapped! with its tale of teen angst and pursuit of popularity, License to Drive stars Corey Haim as a teen who, after failing his driving test, decides to take his grandfather's prized Cadillac out for a night of fun, leading to unintended comedy and chaos.

The movie My Science Project shares Zapped!'s theme of high school students stumbling upon extraordinary scientific discoveries. Here, a student's project leads to a time warp, drawing in various historical dangers and the task of restoring order falls upon the young protagonists.