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6.0 / 10(512 votes)IMDbPG19941h 40m$26.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

I.Q.

“With Einstein as Cupid, what could possibly go wrong?”

Synopsis

Albert Einstein helps a young man who's in love with Einstein's niece to catch her attention by pretending temporarily to be a great physicist.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

I.Q. - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 25, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 24, 1996

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.06x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$26.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.06x

+$1.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $26.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fred Schepisi
Screenplay & Story
Michael J. Leeson, Andy Breckman
Original Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Title
I.Q.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
German, English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$26.4M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Sandollar Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fred Schepisi

Screenplay & Story

Michael J. Leeson, Andy Breckman

Original Score & Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Ian Baker

Film Editing

Jill Bilcock

Producers

Carol Baum, Fred Schepisi, Sandy Gallin, Scott Rudin

Department Leadership Roster

Fred Schepisi

Fred Schepisi

Director

Michael J. Leeson

Screenplay

Carol Baum

Carol Baum

Producer

Fred Schepisi

Fred Schepisi

Producer

Ian Baker

Ian Baker

Director of Photography

Andy Breckman

Andy Breckman

Screenplay

Jill Bilcock

Editor

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I.Q.

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I.Q. about?

Albert Einstein helps a young man who's in love with Einstein's niece to catch her attention by pretending temporarily to be a great physicist.

Who directed I.Q.?

I.Q. was directed by Fred Schepisi.

Who stars in I.Q.?

The principal cast of I.Q. includes Tim Robbins, Meg Ryan, Walter Matthau, Lou Jacobi, Gene Saks.

When was I.Q. released and how long is it?

I.Q. was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What was the box office and production budget of I.Q.?

I.Q. had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $26.4M at the worldwide box office (1.06 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for I.Q.?

The original motion picture soundtrack for I.Q. was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

What is the age rating and content advisory for I.Q.?

I.Q. holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).