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Bad Genius

Seen it?

2017 | 130 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller, Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 23 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mean Girls or Ferris Bueller's Day Off, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Thai, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Lynn, a brilliant student, after helping her friends to get the grades they need, develops the idea of starting a much bigger exam-cheating business.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    30 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $42 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 100K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya

  • Chutimon ChuengcharoensukyingLynn
  • Chanon SantinatornkulBank
  • Eisaya HosuwanGrace
  • Teeradon SupapunpinyoPat
  • Thaneth WarakulnukrohLynn's Father
  • Sarinrat ThomasHeadmistress
  • Ego MikitasTest Centre Supervisor
  • Pasin KuansatapornTong
  • Sahajak BoonthanakitPat's Father
  • Kanjana VinaipanidPat's Mother