The Kid with the 200 I.Q. (1983)
Directed by Leslie H. Martinson / Leslie Martinson
Genres - Children's/Family |
Sub-Genres - Teen Movie |
Release Date - Feb 6, 1983 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 96 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Fred Beldin
Nick Newell (Gary Coleman) doesn't like being called a "genius," but the word certainly fits. The 13-year-old is starting as a freshman at Brighton University, and he's excited to be in a class taught by his idol, famous astronomer Jason Mills (Robert Guillaume). He gets along great with his roommate, Steve (Dean Butler), and gains the friendship of a pretty co-ed named Julie (Kari Michaelsen). Unfortunately, Nick's brain power doesn't prepare him for the problems that arise from being younger than everyone else on campus. Anxious to make a good impression on Professor Mills, Nick tries too hard and only embarrassess himself, plus his grades are slipping for the first time in his life. Nick also develops a massive crush on Julie, who considers him more of a younger brother than a love interest. When Julie and Steve become interested in each other and Professor Mills criticizes an extra-credit project, Nick despairs and decides to take a bus back home. He's surprised to find out how much he's loved, though, when his friends follow and beg him to return.
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astronomy, boy, college, coming-of-age, first-love, genius, love, pre-adolescent, professor, school, unrequited