Real Genius 1985
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SplatWhen 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Chris Knight
as Mitch Taylor
as Jordan
as Professor Hathaway
as Kent
as Major Carnagle
as Lazlo Hollyfeld
as CIA Man Decker
as Shuttle Pilot
as Laser Ray Victim
Director:
Writer:
Neal Israel, Pat Proft, PJ Torokvei
Stars:
Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Robert Prescott, Louis Giambalvo, Jon Gries, Ed Lauter, Stacy Peralta, Daniel Ades,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1985 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
106 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Real Genius
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Chris Knight
as Mitch Taylor
as Jordan
as Professor Hathaway
as Kent
as Major Carnagle
as Lazlo Hollyfeld
as CIA Man Decker
as Shuttle Pilot
as Laser Ray Victim
as Bartender
as Air Force General
as George
as Larry
as Boy at Science Fair
as Girl at Science Fair
as Old Lady
as Student at Science Fair
as Mr. Taylor
as Mrs. Taylor
as Darlington Recruiter
as Sherry Nugil
as Dr. Dodd
as Mrs. Meredith
as Dr. Meredith
as Cornell
as Carter
as Bodie
as 'Ick' Ikagami
as Math Professor
as Carpet Man
as Milton
as Fenton
as Chris' Girl at Party
as Ick's Girl at Party
as Cornell's Girl at Party
as Girl at Party
as Girl at Party
as Girl at Party
as Girl at Party
as Student
as TV Makeup Man
as TV Stage Manager
as Waitress
as Susan
as Student in Hall
as Air Force Gate Guard
as Air Force Gate Guard
as Air Force Gate Guard
as Computer Technician
as Air Force Major
as Air Force Controller
as Air Force Sergeant
as Laser Technician
as Engineer
as Congressman
as Laser Specialist
as Air Force Technician
as Girl in Popcorn (uncredited)
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