Genius (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Genius is a comedy, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Rod Daniel, running about 82 minutes. “To fit in, genius Charlie Boyle added another side to himself” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie Boyle finds that even his high IQ can't solve all of his problems when he takes on a double life in order to make friends his own age.
Who’s in it. Genius stars Trevor Morgan as Charlie Boyle aka Chaz Anthony, Emmy Rossum as Claire Addison, Charles Fleischer as Dr. Krickstein and Yannick Bisson as Mike MacGregor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Genius has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genius page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genius tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genius (1999)?
- In US, Genius is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Genius worth watching?
- Genius holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Genius?
- Genius stars Trevor Morgan, Emmy Rossum, Charles Fleischer, Yannick Bisson and Peter Keleghan.
- When was Genius released?
- Genius was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.