Movie

Real Genius

“When he gets mad, he doesn't get even… he gets creative.”

★ 6.7(500)19851h 46m

Real Genius is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Director: Martha Coolidge
Release date: 1985-08-07
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $12,952,019
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Tri-Star-Delphi III Productions

Real Genius — trailer

About Real Genius

Real Genius is a 1985 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Science Fiction genres, directed by Martha Coolidge, starring Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret and Michelle Meyrink. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 500 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Real Genius in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Val Kilmer

Chris Knight

Gabriel Jarret

Mitch Taylor

Michelle Meyrink

Jordan

William Atherton

Professor Hathaway

Robert Prescott

Kent

Louis Giambalvo

Major Carnagle

Jon Gries

Lazlo Hollyfeld

Ed Lauter

CIA Man Decker

Stacy Peralta

Shuttle Pilot

Daniel Ades

Laser Ray Victim

Andres Aybar

Bartender

Charles Shull

Air Force General

Themes & keywords

geniuslaseru.s. air forceboy geniusegoteen comedycomputer crackerwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Real Genius in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Real Genius is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Real Genius on Netflix?+

Real Genius is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Real Genius?+

Real Genius has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Real Genius?+

Real Genius stars Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton and Robert Prescott.

When did Real Genius come out?+

Real Genius is a 1985 movie directed by Martha Coolidge.

What genre is Real Genius?+

Real Genius is Comedy, Romance and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Real Genius?+

Real Genius was directed by Martha Coolidge.