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Real Genius

6.719851h 46mPGMovieComedyRomanceScience Fiction

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.

DirectorMartha Coolidge
WritersPat Proft·Neal Israel
ProducersRobert Daley·Brian Grazer

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Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelSony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Martha Coolidge

VKVal Kilmer
Val Kilmer
Chris Knight
GJGabriel Jarret
Gabriel Jarret
Mitch Taylor
MMMichelle Meyrink
Michelle Meyrink
Jordan
WAWilliam Atherton
William Atherton
Professor Hathaway
RPRobert Prescott
Robert Prescott
Kent
LGLouis Giambalvo
Louis Giambalvo
Major Carnagle
JGJon Gries
Jon Gries
Lazlo Hollyfeld
ELEd Lauter
Ed Lauter
CIA Man Decker
SPStacy Peralta
Stacy Peralta
Shuttle Pilot
DADaniel Ades
Daniel Ades
Laser Ray Victim
AA
Andres Aybar
Bartender
CS
Charles Shull
Air Force General

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Real Genius — streaming FAQ

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Real Genius is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Real Genius on Netflix?

No, Real Genius is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Sony Pictures Core.

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Real Genius is available on Sony Pictures Core in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.