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Bad Genius

Bad Genius

Risking it all for one big score.

20246.61h 36m

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.

Directed by J.C. Lee
Written by Julius Onah, J.C. Lee
Produced by Patrick Wachsberger, Erik Feig, Jessica Switch
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Top Cast

Callina Liang

Callina Liang

Lynn Kang

Benedict Wong

Benedict Wong

Meng Kang

Jabari Banks

Jabari Banks

Bank Adedamola

Taylor Hickson

Taylor Hickson

Grace Simon

Samuel Braun

Samuel Braun

Pat Stone

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

Themes & Keywords

collegeexamremakeacademic cheating

About Bad Genius

Bad Genius is a thriller, drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of college, exam, remake, academic cheating. Directed by J.C. Lee, it stars Callina Liang, Benedict Wong, Jabari Banks. 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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