Real Genius is a 1985 American science fiction comedy film directed by Martha Coolidge, written by Neal Israel, Pat Proft, and PJ Torokvei, and starring Val Kilmer and Gabriel Jarret. The film, set on the campus of Pacific Tech, a science and engineering university similar to Caltech, follows Chris Knight (Kilmer), a genius in his senior year, who is paired with a new student on campus, Mitch Taylor (Jarret), to work on a chemical laser, only to learn it will be used for dangerous purposes. The film received positive reviews from critics, and grossed $13 million at the North American box office.
Real Genius (1985)
Directed by Martha Coolidge
Genres - Comedy, Family, Romance, Science Fiction |
Sub-Genres - Romantic Comedy, Science Fiction Comedy, Teen Film |
Release Date - Aug 7, 1985 |
Run Time - 108 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$8,000,000
Box Office
$12,952,019
Themes
Tags
Chris Knight, Computer Cracker, Cult, Ego, Genius, Laser, Science, Science Fair, Technology, Teen Comedy
Attributes
Filming Location: Los Angeles, San Diego
Narrative Location: Los Angeles
Narrative Location: Los Angeles
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Alternate Titles
21세기 두뇌 게임
KR
Academia de genios
AR, CL, MX, US
Academia de Gênios
BR
Academia de Génios
PT
Escuela de genios
PE, ES
Geni-skolen
DK
Neropatti
FI
Prawdziwy geniusz
PL
Profession: Génie
CA
Profession: génie
FR
Real Genius
AU, CA, EC, IN, ID, IL, PH, TR, GB, US
Scuola di geni
IT
Snilleskolan
SE
Super Genier
NO
Tikrasis genijus
LT
Un geniu autentic
RO
Valóságos zseni
HU
Was für ein Genie
DE
Истински гений
BG
Настоящие гении
RU
Справжній геній
UA
Същински гений
BG
天才アカデミー
JP
天才反擊
TW