Real Genius
"When he gets mad, he doesn't get even… he gets creative."
Originally released in 1985. Real Genius is a comedy/romance film. directed by Martha Coolidge.
Starring Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, and Michelle Meyrink
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (478 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$13M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Val Kilmer
as Chris Knight
Gabriel Jarret
as Mitch Taylor
Michelle Meyrink
as Jordan
William Atherton
as Professor Hathaway
Robert Prescott
as Kent
Louis Giambalvo
as Major Carnagle
Jon Gries
as Lazlo Hollyfeld
Ed Lauter
as CIA Man Decker
Stacy Peralta
as Shuttle Pilot
Daniel Ades
as Laser Ray Victim
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,952,019
Production Companies
- Tri-Star-Delphi III Productions
- Brian Grazer Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Real Genius about?
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.
Who directed Real Genius?
Real Genius was directed by Martha Coolidge.
How long is Real Genius?
Real Genius has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Real Genius released?
Real Genius was released on August 7, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Real Genius?
The main cast of Real Genius includes Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Robert Prescott.
Is Real Genius worth watching?
Real Genius has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 478 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.