Real Genius (1985): movie guide

What is Real Genius about?

When 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.

Cast highlights

Real Genius features Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Robert Prescott, Louis Giambalvo. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1985-08-07. Runtime: 106 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (532 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Real Genius?

Real Genius is listed as Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction on TMDB.

How long is Real Genius?

Real Genius runs about 106 minutes.

Who stars in Real Genius?

Cast highlights include Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Robert Prescott, Louis Giambalvo.

Does Cinema Box stream Real Genius?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Real Genius?

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