Genius
“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.
Where to watch Genius in United States
Can I watch Genius in United States? Yes — you can stream Genius in United States on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
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Where is Genius streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
About Genius
Genius is a 1999 English-language family, comedy and tv movie film directed by Rod Daniel. The cast is led by Trevor Morgan, Emmy Rossum, Charles Fleischer. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Genius was produced by DiC and Walt Disney Television and made in United States of America. It was released on August 29, 1999, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Rod Daniel
- Writers
- John Rieck, Dan Studney, Jim Lincoln
- Release date
- August 29, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- DiC, Walt Disney Television
Genius cast & crew
Genius was directed by Rod Daniel and written by John Rieck, Dan Studney, and Jim Lincoln.
The cast features Trevor Morgan as Charlie Boyle aka Chaz Anthony, Emmy Rossum as Claire Addison, Charles Fleischer as Dr. Krickstein, Yannick Bisson as Mike MacGregor, Peter Keleghan as Dean Wallace, and Philip Granger as Coach Addison.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Manning Robinson, cinematography is by Peter Benison, and it was produced by Christopher Morgan and Aaron Meyerson.
Is Genius worth watching?
Genius holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family, comedy, and tv movie, Genius is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Genius
In United States, you can stream Genius on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Genius
Trevor Morgan
Charlie Boyle aka Chaz Anthony
Emmy Rossum
Claire Addison
Charles Fleischer
Dr. Krickstein
Yannick Bisson
Mike MacGregor
Peter Keleghan
Dean Wallace
Philip Granger
Coach Addison
Patrick Thomas
Odie
Sandi Ross
Teacher
Jonathan Whittaker
Dad Boyle
Matthew Koller
Deion
Chuck Campbell
Hugo Peplo
Eli Ham
Omar Sullivan
Genius — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Genius in United States?
Genius is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Genius on Disney Plus?
Yes — Genius is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Genius in?
Genius is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Genius?
Genius runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is Genius rated?
Genius is rated G. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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