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- A charming movie of its type, lifted above bland formula by some lively performances, refreshing diversity, and moments of tenderness, reflection and sheer silliness.
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- Hidden Figures (2016) Directed by Theodore Melfi. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe. Biography, Drama, History (2h 7m) 7.8 on IMDb — 93% on RT.
- A Beautiful Mind (2001) Directed by Ron Howard. Starring Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly. Biography, Drama (2h 15m) 8.2 on IMDb — 74% on RT. Based on the book of the same name, A Beautiful Mind centers on real-life mathematician and economist John Nash, following his story from student to rising career to downfall caused by schizophrenia.
- The Theory of Everything (2014) Directed by James Marsh. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior. Biography, Drama, Romance (2h 3m) 7.7 on IMDb — 80% on RT.
- Pawn Sacrifice (2014) Directed by Edward Zwick. Starring Tobey Maguire, Liev Schreiber, Peter Sarsgaard. Biography, Drama, History (1h 55m) 7.0 on IMDb — 72% on RT.
- Real Genius (1985) - Available on Prime
- Searching For Bobby Fischer (1993) - Available on Prime
- Weird Science (1985) - Available on Hulu
- Artemis Fowl (2020) - Available on Disney+
- Good Will Hunting (1997) - Available on Hulu
- Queen of Katwe (2016) - Available on Disney+
- X+Y (2014) - Available on Prime
- Fresh (1994) - Available on Prime
- Little Man Tate (1991) - Available on YouTube
- Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) - Available on Pluto
An '80s classic, Real Genius follows a science genius who gets accepted to Pacific Tech and gets paired up with a senior working on a laser. While freshman Mitch isn't too keen on Chris's lackadaisical attitude towards the project, they eventually form a bond as it progresses, eventually standing up to the government officials that would use the la...
Considered a prodigy chess player and the heir apparent to Bobby Fischer's legacy, 7-year-old Josh competes in speed chess in the local park, learning the finer points of the game from wisecracking hustler Vinnie. Josh's parents want him to have a professional coach, but the stress of his more disciplined methods combined with increasing competitio...
When two science aficionados learn how to make the "perfect" woman using a computer program they developed, they never expect to actually meet her, but a freak storm and electrical surge make her leap from the screen into the corporeal world. While Weird Science does adhere to tropes about geniuses being antisocial nerds and lacking friends (think ...
Based on the popular series of YA books by the same name,Artemis Fowl chronicles the adventures of a 12-year-old genius who's descended from criminal masterminds and unwittingly lands himself in the middle of a battle with sinister fae who might have had something to do with the disappearance of his father. RELATED: Ranking The Main Characters Of A...
Instead of attending, young Will Hunting works as a janitor at MIT despite having the IQ of a genius. One of the professors discovers him solving a math problem that has stumped most of his students, and he decides to help him realize his true potential. When Will reveals signs of aggression and has a run-in with local law enforcement, he's granted...
To a 10-year-old living in a slum in Katwe, learning chess from a missionary and local soccer coach provides a life-changing chance at a bright future throughout Uganda and beyond. As she excels at first local competitions, and then more internationally recognized tournaments, she realizes her prowess with the game has the ability to lift her and h...
A young math prodigy who has trouble building relationships and maintaining friends travels to the International Mathematics Olympiad, eventually befriending a young girl and fellow competitor who understands and accepts him for who he is. In the process he begins to flourish in ways he didn't think were possible. X + Y (sometimes marketed as A Bea...
A young chess player finds ways to distract himself from the hard realities of life in the ghetto by playing against his father, a speed chess champion, in between making runs for a local drug lord. In an effort to escape the cycle of poverty, he uses his chess skills to weave a complex strategy against his boss to free himself and his family. Fres...
When a single mom decides her 7-year-old son needs to be around other children with a genius IQ, she sends him to an exclusive summer camp run by a venerated child psychologist, who herself was a child prodigy. Her son develops his intellectual talents through the camp's curriculum and activities, but when he gets ready for a televised completion, ...
Before he was known as The World's Greatest Detective, Sherlock Holmes was a young boy solving crimes with his school chum Watson. Together they ditch the schoolyard of their boarding school for the mean streets of London, intent on solving a mystery that involves a secret society, and possibly Holmes' mentor and head master. Produced by Steven Spi...
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- Vitus (2006) Vitus is a lesser-known Swiss film, written and directed by Fredi M. Murer. It is about a 12-year-old piano prodigy, Vitus (Teo Gheorghiu), who feels burdened by the weight of his talent and his parents’ expectations.
- Gifted (2017) This film from Marc Webb is a custody battle drama revolving around a child prodigy. The adorable and snarky 7-year-old Mary (Mckenna Grace) is a gifted child who lives with her maternal uncle, Frank (Chris Evans).
- Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) This movie follows real-life chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin (Max Pomeranc) at the age of seven. Josh tries to develop his talent without losing himself in the process.
- Fresh (1994) Boaz Yakin’s child prodigy film, Fresh, also a hood film, transcends the formulaic trappings of both the genres. Fresh (Sean Nelson) is a 12-year-old chess prodigy, who lives in the gritty world of the urban ghetto.
Sep 6, 2019 · Gifted-kid comedy has charming cast, lightweight plot. Read Common Sense Media's Boy Genius review, age rating, and parents guide.
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Boy Genius (2019) Emmett Charles (Miles Brown) is a confident, imaginative 12 year old prodigy attending high school. There is a thieve in the school and police detective Gordon is called in. Suspicion falls upon Emmett's brother Luke. Emmett is an annoying brat.
Gifted children (or prodigy) movies are driven by an intriguing paradox: what if they don’t realize their full potential if not adequately challenged? But what if the pursuit of intense challenges inculcates within them a fear of failure which can adversely impact their childhood and beyond?
Sep 6, 2019 · After his brother Luke, also a junior and Emmett’s best friend, is accused of being involved in a rash of thefts at the school, Emmett must find a way to prove his innocence before their mom ships Luke off to boarding school.
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