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Real Genius

82/100
539 Ratings
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1985

Romance

1h 48m

7+ (PG)

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.

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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.

Romance

Comedy

1985

7+ (PG)

1h48m

US

Director

Martha Coolidge

Chris Knight

Val Kilmer

Mitch Taylor

Gabriel Jarret

Professor Hathaway

William Atherton

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

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

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539 Ratings
#1749of all Movies

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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.

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Brandon O'Dell

This is a lot of fun with an iconic performance by Kilmer. Top 80s film!

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