Where to watch Real Genius(1985)
In the United States, Real Genius is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV, and Sony Pictures Core. It's also free on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Real Genius
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Philo
YouTube TV
Sony Pictures Core
Free
YouTube Free
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Plex
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Real Genius plot summary
When he gets mad, he doesn't get even… he gets creative.
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 7, 1985
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
- Directed by
- Martha Coolidge
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 526 votes
Real Genius trailer
Cast
Val KilmerChris Knight
Gabriel JarretMitch Taylor
Michelle MeyrinkJordan
William AthertonProfessor Hathaway
Robert PrescottKent
Louis GiambalvoMajor Carnagle
Jon GriesLazlo Hollyfeld
Ed LauterCIA Man Decker
Stacy PeraltaShuttle Pilot
Daniel AdesLaser Ray Victim
FAQ
Where can I watch Real Genius?
In the United States, Real Genius is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV, and Sony Pictures Core. It's also free on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Real Genius?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
How long is Real Genius?
Real Genius runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
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