Flash of Genius(2008)
Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.
Flash of Genius Synopsis
In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.
Flash of Genius (2008) is a drama film directed by Marc Abraham, released on September 7, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney and Jake Abel. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 254 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Abraham
- Writers:
- John Seabrook, Philip Railsback
- Producers:
- Michael Lieber, Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum
- Cinematographer:
- Dante Spinotti
- Composer:
- Aaron Zigman
- Production:
- Strike Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Intermittent Productions
- Status:
- Released
Flash of Genius (2008) Trailer
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Flash of Genius Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
- Tim Eddis
Tim Eddis
as Maryland Cop #1
Warren Belle
as Maryland Cop #2
Key crew
Directed by Marc Abraham, written by John Seabrook and Philip Railsback, produced by Michael Lieber, Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum.
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Flash of Genius Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 254 ratings.
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Flash of Genius – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flash of Genius online?
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Flash of Genius (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Flash of Genius?
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The main cast of Flash of Genius (2008) includes Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney, Jake Abel and Daniel Roebuck. The film was directed by Marc Abraham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flash of Genius released?
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Flash of Genius was released on September 7, 2008 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Flash of Genius worth watching?
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Flash of Genius (2008) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 254 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flash of Genius?
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Yes. The official Flash of Genius trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.