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Ingenious

  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Jeremy Renner, Ayelet Zurer, and Dallas Roberts in Ingenious (2009)
It only takes one idea...
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ComedyDramaRomance

A rags-to-riches story of two friends, a small-time inventor and a sharky salesman, who hit rock bottom before coming up with a gizmo that becomes a worldwide phenomenon.A rags-to-riches story of two friends, a small-time inventor and a sharky salesman, who hit rock bottom before coming up with a gizmo that becomes a worldwide phenomenon.A rags-to-riches story of two friends, a small-time inventor and a sharky salesman, who hit rock bottom before coming up with a gizmo that becomes a worldwide phenomenon.

  • Director
    • Jeff Balsmeyer
  • Writer
    • Mike Cram
  • Stars
    • Dallas Roberts
    • Jeremy Renner
    • Ayelet Zurer
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Balsmeyer
    • Writer
      • Mike Cram
    • Stars
      • Dallas Roberts
      • Jeremy Renner
      • Ayelet Zurer
    • 18User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos1

    Ingenious
    Trailer 1:32
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    Jeremy Renner and Dallas Roberts in Ingenious (2009)
    Marguerite Moreau and Jeremy Renner in Ingenious (2009)
    Dallas Roberts (Matt), Jeremy Renner (Sam), and crew at bar
    Dallas Roberts (Matt) at bar
    Dallas Roberts (Matt) and Jeremy Renner (Sam) at International Gifts
    Jeremy Renner (Sam) at golf course
    Jeremy Renner (Sam) and Marguerite Moreau (Cinda) at golf shop
    Jeremy Renner (Sam) and Marguerite Moreau (Cinda) at bar
    Ayelet Zurer (Gina) and Judith Scott (Rita) in jumpseats
    Marguerite Moreau (Cinda) at LA Trade Show
    Ayelet Zurer (Gina) at LA Trade Show
    Michael Bederman, Jeff Balsmeyer, Mike Cram, and Jeremy Renner (Sam) at International Gifts

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    Dallas Roberts
    Dallas Roberts
    • Matt
    Jeremy Renner
    Jeremy Renner
    • Sam
    Ayelet Zurer
    Ayelet Zurer
    • Gina
    Marguerite Moreau
    Marguerite Moreau
    • Cinda
    Amanda Anka
    Amanda Anka
    • Louisa
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Newkin
    Eddie Jemison
    Eddie Jemison
    • Bean
    Judith Scott
    Judith Scott
    • Rita
    Debby Rosenthal
    • Brenda
    Michael Kagan
    • Mort
    Rob Brownstein
    Rob Brownstein
    • Kent
    David Frederick White
    David Frederick White
    • Dave V.O. Talent
    Vince Grant
    Vince Grant
    • Randall
    François Chau
    François Chau
    • Mr. Chow
    Melissa Alejandra
    • Voice Talent
    Matt O'Toole
    Matt O'Toole
    • Larry Kelly
    Jonathan Simpson
    • Tom
    Shannon Whirry
    Shannon Whirry
    • Lydia
    • Director
      • Jeff Balsmeyer
    • Writer
      • Mike Cram
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Quotes

      Matt: Like Edison said, if you want to have a good idea, have a lot of them.

    • Connections
      References The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      Slinger
      Performed by Howe Gelb

      Written by Howe Gelb

      Published by Scatter Land My Little Darlin' (BMI)

    User reviews18

    Review
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    Featured review
    9/10
    Inspirational and totally fresh
    This movie is terrific. The overarching story of one man's attempt to allow one excellent idea to flow through him from "the universal mind" was authentic, believable and thoroughly inspirational. The actors, the script and the setting were fresh and absolutely cool. The look of the film - sort of 70's-esque -, the script, and music were terrific. The movie was a bit choppy in a couple of places. The various story lines & scenes of the inventor, the friends, the romances, the family members all seemed bona fide. I absolutely loved the setting and dialogue. Overall, the freshness factor of this movie, the mostly excellent production, and the inspirational story make this a movie I will recommend to everyone I know.
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    • melissa-504-989520
    • Oct 17, 2012

    FAQ1

    • Soundtrack, when is the song "Contraption" by your composer Howe Gelb coming out?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lightbulb
    • Filming locations
      • Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Arriba Films
      • Arriba Films
      • Arriba
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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