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Genius

1999Movie1 h 22 minG

ComedyFamily
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–51%

A hopeful, cathartic family movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

To fit in, genius Charlie Boyle added another side to himself

Charlie Boyle finds that even his high IQ can't solve all of his problems when he takes on a double life in order to make friends his own age.

Feels like

  • Disney Channel Movie
  • Coming-of-Age Comedy
  • High School
  • Double Life
  • Friendship
  • Sports
  • Wholesome
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pop Culture References

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Rod Daniel
Written by
Jim Lincoln, Dan Studney, John Rieck
Produced by
Christopher Morgan
Music by
Peter Manning Robinson

Everyone

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Facts

August 29, 1999 · 1 h 22 min · G

Released
August 29, 1999
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
36 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Genius

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Genius?

Disney+

In the United States, Genius streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Genius worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6).

Is Genius okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Genius 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 Genius?

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.