Flash of Genius
Seen it?2008 | 119 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marc Abraham
- Greg KinnearBob Kearns
- Lauren GrahamPhyllis Kearns
- Dermot MulroneyGil Previck
- Jake AbelDennis
- Daniel RoebuckFrank Sertin
- Mitch PileggiMacklin Tyler
- Tim KelleherCharlie Defao
- Bill SmitrovichJudge Franks
- Conor O'FarrellChris Finley
- Alan AldaGregory Lawson