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Real Genius

Seen it?

1985 | 106 min | Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Back to the Future, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $13 million worldwide on a $8 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 128K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martha Coolidge

  • Val KilmerChris Knight
  • Gabriel JarretMitch Taylor
  • Michelle MeyrinkJordan
  • William AthertonProfessor Hathaway
  • Robert PrescottKent
  • Louis GiambalvoMajor Carnagle
  • Jon GriesLazlo Hollyfeld
  • Ed LauterCIA Man Decker
  • Stacy PeraltaShuttle Pilot
  • Daniel AdesLaser Ray Victim