IMDb >
Raising Genius (2004)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsRaising Genius (2004) More at IMDb Pro »
| Videos |
 |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
10 March 2004 (USA) moreTagline:
It's Only Locked On The Inside... morePlot:
The film is about a boy (Justin Long) who locks himself in the bathroom to work out math equations on the shower wall... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Strange satire that fails to be funny or entertaining. moreCast
(Credited cast) | Justin Long | ... | Hal Nestor |
 | Wendie Malick | ... | Nancy Nestor |
 | Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Dr. Curly Weeks |
 | Stephen Root | ... | Dwight Nestor |
 | Danica McKellar | ... | Lacy Baldwin |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Megan Cavanagh | ... | Charlene Hobbs |
 | Mark DeCarlo | ... | Officer Hunter |
 | Tippi Hedren | ... | Granma Babe |
 | Clint Howard | ... | Mr. Goss |
| Sam Huntington | ... | Bic |
| Shirley Jones | ... | Aunt Sis |
 | Joel Moore | ... | Rolf |
| J. Bretton Truett | ... | Dr. Van Heizen |
| Travis Wester | ... | Rudy |
People Viewing This Page May Also Be Interested In These Sponsored Links (what's this?)
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for a scene of sexuality and some language.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
83 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorCertification:
USA:RFilming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USAMOVIEmeter: 
12% since last week
why?
Fun Stuff
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Raising Genius (2004)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| soundtrack? | rick-montgomery |
| Is it on dvd yet? | Gcgurl182311 |
| UK Release? | Savoir09 |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| The Ice Storm | American Beauty | Home Alone 3 | Door-to-Door Maniac | Halloween |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | IMDb Comedy section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
This is a satire that is usually more strange than entertaining. The idea had potential, and the actors have talent, but sadly it fails to deliver. The main character, Hal, is a kid with OCD who is afraid to leave the bathroom. Hal is played by Justin Long, who seems to be doing a bad impression of Milton Waddams from Office Space (one of my favorite movies). Unfortunately Hal is not half as funny Milton. Hal's father is played by Stephen Root, who played Milton in Office Space. Stephen takes his role seriously, and gives a good performance, but he's not funny - he's serious. Wendie Malick also plays her role well, but again in a serious way. The only funny character in this movie is the eccentric grandmother. The theme is there - people with misplaced values taking life too seriously and making themselves miserable. But it's just not entertaining.. It's weird. Basically the movie has an identity crisis. Sometimes it tries to be funny, and sometimes it tries to be serious, but overall it fails at both.