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Real Genius
When he gets mad, he doesn't get even… he gets creative.
1985·1h 46m·★ 6.7
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.
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A lighter choice that leans on character chemistry, humor, and an easier emotional rhythm.
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Best suited to viewers who want something accessible, warm, or easy to settle into.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 46m
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