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If I Had Known I Was a Genius

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 42m
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4.7/10
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If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
A teenager with a high IQ decides to become an actor, but is faced with a difficult career choice when his TV show gets canceled.A teenager with a high IQ decides to become an actor, but is faced with a difficult career choice when his TV show gets canceled.A teenager with a high IQ decides to become an actor, but is faced with a difficult career choice when his TV show gets canceled.
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
819
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  • Director
    • Dominique Wirtschafter
  • Writer
    • Markus Redmond
  • Stars
    • Markus Redmond
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Keith David
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  • Director
    • Dominique Wirtschafter
  • Writer
    • Markus Redmond
  • Stars
    • Markus Redmond
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Keith David
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    • 4User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Keith David at an event for If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007)
    Tara Reid, Keith David, and Markus Redmond at an event for If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007)
    Markus Redmond at an event for If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007)
    Tara Reid at an event for If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007)
    Tara Reid at an event for If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007)
    Sharon Stone in If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007)
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    Markus Redmond
    Markus Redmond
    • Michael Reedas Michael Reed
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Momas Mom
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Dadas Dad
    Debra Wilson
    Debra Wilson
    • Teresa Reedas Teresa Reed
    Sharon Stone
    Sharon Stone
    • Gloria Fremontas Gloria Fremont
    Tara Reid
    Tara Reid
    • Stephanie Robbinsas Stephanie Robbins
    Della Reese
    Della Reese
    • Nanaas Nana
    Nikita Ager
    Nikita Ager
    • Cute Girl Clubas Cute Girl Club
    Reed Alexander
    Reed Alexander
    • Gifted kid #1as Gifted kid #1
    John Balma
    John Balma
    • Gifted School Teacheras Gifted School Teacher
    Daniel Benzali
    Daniel Benzali
    • Walteras Walter
    Jenica Bergere
    Jenica Bergere
    • Bitchy Young Womanas Bitchy Young Woman
    Nadia Bjorlin
    Nadia Bjorlin
    • Faithas Faith
    Kwesi Boakye
    Kwesi Boakye
    • Little Boyas Little Boy
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Engine Manas Engine Man
    Jimmy Bradley
    Jimmy Bradley
    • Official #1as Official #1
    Brett Buford
    Brett Buford
    • Rich Kidas Rich Kid
    McCaleb Burnett
    McCaleb Burnett
    • Jeremy Fulleras Jeremy Fuller
    • Director
      • Dominique Wirtschafter
    • Writer
      • Markus Redmond
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    Storyline

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    Underestimated and completely misunderstood boy genius living with a dysfunctional family goes through a series of life challenges and finds it very difficult to fit in anywhere. He finds his true calling when his path collides with his drama teacher who notices his special gift and potential to become an exceptional actor. He attemps to realize his dream of becoming an actor but not without facing desbelief and contempt from both his family and friends. —Anonymous
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
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      Livia Treviño's debut.

    User reviews4

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    Top review
    9/10
    Very Good Film, Definitely Worth A Look!
    I Saw this at The sundance festival, being a Tara Reid fan, for some reason, i was really not interested in seeing this, but i ended up seeing it, and i loved it, it was very funny and dramatic!!! It is definitely worth a look, it is also very underrated, i hear it supposed to have a theatrical release after it finishes at sundance, so if you didn't catch it at sundance, go see it at theaters, you will love it! I really hope this movie gets a lot of buzz, because it certainly deserves it, a great family film! Whoopi Goldburge is obviously funny and awesome in this movie as well as Tara Reid and Sharon Stone!!! This movie needs to get more popular so more people know about this film, because it deserves a watch from everyone, this is one of those movies, where you need to see it at least once in your life.
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    • Feb 24, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 2007 (Romania)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Genius: If Only I Had Known
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chicago Pictures
      • Andrea Sperling Productions
      • Genius Film Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $241,963
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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