

Real Genius (1985)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Real Genius
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Sony Pictures Core | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Real Genius in 59 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Real Genius is a Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction movie, released on 1985-08-07, runtime 106 minutes.
Is Real Genius worth watching?
TMDB users rate Real Genius 6.7 out of 10 from 530 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Real Genius?
In the United States, Real Genius streams on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Martha Coolidge
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
- Andres Aybar as Bartender
- Charles Shull as Air Force General
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from Real Genius on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.