Flash of Genius

Where to Watch Flash of Genius (2008) (Legally)

Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.
Sep 7, 2008 US 119 min PG-13
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (2008).

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 119 minutes.

Top billed names include Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney, Jake Abel.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

inventor, biography

Official trailer

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Plot

In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.

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Main cast

Greg Kinnear
as Bob Kearns
Lauren Graham
as Phyllis Kearns
Dermot Mulroney
as Gil Previck
Jake Abel
as Dennis
Daniel Roebuck
as Frank Sertin
Mitch Pileggi
as Macklin Tyler
Tim Kelleher
as Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich
as Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell
as Chris Finley
Alan Alda
as Gregory Lawson