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Hairbrained

2013Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

Comedy
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic485.5Rotten Tomatoes22%25%

A hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

This is Eli Pettifog. He's got a score to settle, and it's going to get hairy.

A fourteen-year-old genius gets rejected by Harvard and ends up at a much lower ranked school where he makes friends with a mature student.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Comedy
  • Unlikely Friendship
  • College Life
  • Quirky Characters
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Charming and Humorous
  • Academic Setting
  • Odd Couple

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Billy Kent
Written by
Billy Kent, Sarah Bird, Adam Wierzbianski
Produced by
David Caparelliotis, Matthew F. Preston, David Meade
Music by
Taylor Stewart, Andrew Grush

Everyone

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Facts

November 25, 2013 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
November 25, 2013
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Hairbrained?"

Questions about Hairbrained

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hairbrained worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Hairbrained okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Hairbrained make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hairbrained?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.