Flash of Genius
2008 · Movie · PG-13 · 119 min · ★ 6.6 · 59% critics
A college professor and part-time inventor believes a major car company used his idea without giving him credit. Refusing to back down, he takes on a long legal fight for recognition and fair compensation, even as the struggle puts growing pressure on his work, finances, and family life.
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-09-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Critic score
- 59/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (249 votes)
- Budget
- $20,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like true-life underdog legal battles and stories about principle versus personal cost, similar to Joy; Not for you if you want a fast pace, easy wins, or a purely uplifting mood.
Pros: compelling true underdog story; thought-provoking ethical questions; strong lead performance | Cons: slow first half; not feel-good tone; lead can frustrate
Themes
- inventor
- biography
Cast & crew
Greg Kinnear
as Bob Kearns
Lauren Graham
as Phyllis Kearns
Dermot Mulroney
as Gil Previck
Jake Abel
as Dennis
Daniel Roebuck
as Frank Sertin
Mitch Pileggi
as Macklin Tyler
Tim Kelleher
as Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich
as Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell
as Chris Finley
Alan Alda
as Gregory Lawson
Directed by Marc Abraham