Hairbrained
“This is Eli Pettifog. He's got a score to settle, and it's going to get hairy.”
Synopsis
A fourteen-year-old genius gets rejected by Harvard and ends up at a much lower ranked school where he makes friends with a mature student.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hairbrained trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-28
Top Cast
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Brendan Fraser
Leo Searly
Alex Wolff
Eli Pettifog
Julia Garner
Shauna
Parker Posey
Sheila Pettifog
Michael Oberholtzer
Laird
Greta Lee
Gertrude
Teddy Bergman
Alan
Elisabeth Hower
Eve
Josefina Scaglione
Camilla
Austin Pendleton
Dapper Man
Toby Huss
Whittman Moderator / Brad the Announcer
Robin de Jesús
Romeo Torres
Curtis Gillen
Harvard One
A.J. Shively
Harvard Two
Kevin-Alan Daniels
Harvard Three
Kimiko Glenn
Perky Girl
Nilaja Sun
Skidmore Moderator
Ash Christian
Cole
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brooklyn International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Kent
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Wierzbianski
- Original Score
- Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
- Original Title
- Hairbrained
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Love Lane Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Kent
Adam Wierzbianski, Sarah Bird, Billy Kent
Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
Charles Libin
Paul Bertino
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Kent
Director
Adam Wierzbianski
Screenplay
Charles Libin
Director of Photography
Chris Trujillo
Production Design
Elisabeth Vastola
Costume Design
Paul Bertino
Editor
Michael Hosenfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Grush
Original Music Composer
Taylor Stewart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hairbrained
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hairbrained about?
A fourteen-year-old genius gets rejected by Harvard and ends up at a much lower ranked school where he makes friends with a mature student.
Who directed Hairbrained?
Hairbrained was directed by Billy Kent.
Who stars in Hairbrained?
The principal cast of Hairbrained includes Brendan Fraser, Alex Wolff, Julia Garner, Parker Posey, Michael Oberholtzer.
When was Hairbrained released and how long is it?
Hairbrained was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Hairbrained?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hairbrained was composed by Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hairbrained?
Hairbrained holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).