Jack Brown: Genius (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1994, Jack Brown: Genius is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Tony Hiles, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A thousand years ago, in England, the crazy monk Elmer wears a pair of wings and tries to fly from a high tower. He dies, and his soul is doomed to the eternity in hell for committing suicide. In the present days, in New Zeland, Elmer has the last chance to prove that men can fly and save his soul: his spirit enters in the brain of a very intelligent inventor, Jack Brown, and forces him to try to fly. Jack uses his last creation, an amplifier in a tape record, to succeed in the journey, but his invention is strongly desired by his former boss and his lover, who want to sell it to a Chinese investor. Jack's girlfriend helps him to accomplish his intent.
Who’s in it. Jack Brown: Genius stars Timothy Balme as Jack Brown, Nicola Murphy as Eileen, Marton Csokas as Dennis and Stuart Devenie as Elmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Jack Brown: Genius has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack Brown: Genius page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack Brown: Genius tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack Brown: Genius (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jack Brown: Genius change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jack Brown: Genius worth watching?
- Jack Brown: Genius holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack Brown: Genius?
- Jack Brown: Genius stars Timothy Balme, Nicola Murphy, Marton Csokas, Stuart Devenie and Eddie Campbell.
- When was Jack Brown: Genius released?
- Jack Brown: Genius was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.