Real Genius
Trailer
An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapon, he and his offbeat roommate plot to ruin the plan.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch Real Genius streaming on DIRECTV Stream. It is also possible to buy Real Genius on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV.
'Real Genius' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, Real Genius is available in the US
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | DIRECTV Stream | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:00:59 AM, 06/22/2025 PST
More Information on Real Genius
An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapon, he and his offbeat roommate plot to ruin the plan. Real Genius featuring Val Kilmer and Gabriel Jarret is streaming with subscription on DIRECTV Stream, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 1 other. It's a comedy and romance movie.
Director
Martha Coolidge
Chris Knight
Val Kilmer
Mitch Taylor
Gabriel Jarret
Jordan
Michelle Meyrink
Professor Hathaway
William Atherton
Kent
Robert Prescott
Major Carnagle
Louis Giambalvo
Lazlo Hollyfeld
Jon Gries
CIA Man Decker
Ed Lauter
Shuttle Pilot
Stacy Peralta
Laser Ray Victim
Daniel Ades
Bartender
Andres Aybar
Air Force General
Charles Shull
George
Beau Billingslea
Larry
Charles Parks
Boy at Science Fair
Sean Frye
Girl at Science Fair
JoAnn Willette
Old Lady
Ina Gould
Student at Science Fair
Nadine Vix
Mr. Taylor
Paul Tulley
Mrs. Taylor
Joanne Baron
Producer
Brian Grazer
Executive Producer
Robert Daley
Writer
Pj Torokvei
Composer
Thomas Newman
Ratings & Reviews
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"Real Genius" is praised for its clever humor and memorable moments that can uplift spirits. The dynamic between Val Kilmer and William Atherton adds emotional engagement, while the film captures quintessential college experiences. It's celebrated as a classic 80s movie with great lines and music.
This is a lot of fun with an iconic performance by Kilmer. Top 80s film!
Classic 80s Movie with great lines and music
That movie was very cleverly done; with golden moments that could make a clinically depressed person belly laugh. Peppered with Val Kimer's and William Atherton's bickering; it keeps a person involved emotionally in the film. It was also full of "keep your wits about you" college moments...
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