Real Genius(1985)
When he gets mad, he doesn't get even… he gets creative.
Synopsis
When teenage geniuses Mitch Taylor and Chris Knight, working on an advanced laser project, learn that the military wants to use it as a weapon, they decide to thwart the plan.
Directed by Martha Coolidge
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Cast
Val Kilmer
Chris Knight
Gabriel Jarret
Mitch Taylor
Michelle Meyrink
Jordan
William Atherton
Professor Hathaway
Robert Prescott
Kent
Louis Giambalvo
Major Carnagle
Jon Gries
Lazlo Hollyfeld
Ed Lauter
CIA Man Decker
Stacy Peralta
Shuttle Pilot
Daniel Ades
Laser Ray Victim
Andres Aybar
Bartender
Charles Shull
Air Force General
Beau Billingslea
George
Charles Parks
Larry
Sean Frye
Boy at Science Fair
JoAnn Willette
Girl at Science Fair
Ina Gould
Old Lady
Nadine Vix
Student at Science Fair
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Where can I watch Real Genius?+
Real Genius is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Real Genius come out?+
Real Genius was released in 1985.
How long is Real Genius?+
Real Genius runs for 106 minutes (1 hour and 46 minutes).
Who directed Real Genius?+
Real Genius was directed by Martha Coolidge.
Who stars in Real Genius?+
Real Genius stars Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton and Robert Prescott.
Is Real Genius worth watching?+
Real Genius holds a 6.7/10 rating from 527 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, romance and science fiction.
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