Mad Genius (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.5

Mad Genius poster

Released in 2017, Mad Genius is a science fiction film directed by Royce Gorsuch, running about 90 minutes. “Who would you become...to save the world?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young mad genius attempts to 'hack the human mind' in order to fix humanity.

Who’s in it. Mad Genius stars Chris Mason as Mason, Spencer Locke as Sawyer, Scott Mechlowicz as Finn and Faran Tahir as Eden, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Mad Genius has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad Genius page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mad Genius tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mad Genius (2017)?
In US, Mad Genius is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mad Genius worth watching?
Mad Genius holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mad Genius?
Mad Genius stars Chris Mason, Spencer Locke, Scott Mechlowicz, Faran Tahir and Gbenga Akinnagbe.
When was Mad Genius released?
Mad Genius was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.