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Bad Genius

Bad Genius

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Bad Genius

"Risking it all for one big score."

2024

1h 36m

6.8(143 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Overview

A highly-gifted student sees an opportunity to escape her roots by helping wealthy classmates cheat on key exams, but at great risk to her future.

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Picture Perfect Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Callina Liang

Callina Liang

Lynn Kang

Samuel Braun

Samuel Braun

Pat Stone

Jabari Banks

Jabari Banks

Bank Adedamola

Taylor Hickson

Taylor Hickson

Grace Simon

Benedict Wong

Benedict Wong

Meng Kang

Sarah-Jane Redmond

Sarah-Jane Redmond

Irene Walsh

Adam Beauchesne

Adam Beauchesne

Clint Marshall

Tina Grant

Tina Grant

Ms. Kaufman

Conor Meadows

Conor Meadows

Chapin Joyce

Sarah Kelley

Sarah Kelley

College Board Staff

Creative team

Directed by: J.C. Lee
Written by: J.C. Lee
Julius Onah
Produced by: Erik Feig
Patrick Wachsberger

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