If I Had Known I Was a Genius
Synopsis
A teenager with a high I.Q. who decides to become an actor. When his TV show gets cancelled, he is faced with a difficult career choice.
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Markus Redmond
Michael Reed
Whoopi Goldberg
Mom
Keith David
Dad
Debra Wilson
Teresa Reed
Sharon Stone
Gloria Fremont
Tara Reid
Stephanie Robbins
Della Reese
Nana
French Stewart
Public School Principal
Daniel Benzali
Walter
Julie Hagerty
Rich School Teacher
Andy Richter
Game Show Host
Mark Boone Junior
Engine Man
Nikita Ager
Cute Club Girl
Reed Alexander
Gifted Kid #1
John Balma
Gifted School Teacher
Jenica Bergere
Bitchy Young Woman
Nadia Bjorlin
Faith
Brett Buford
Rich Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Wirtschafter
- Screenplay & Story
- Markus Redmond
- Original Score
- John Coda
- Original Title
- If I Had Known I Was a Genius
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Chicago Pictures, Andrea Sperling Productions, Genius Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Wirtschafter
Markus Redmond
John Coda
Scott Kevan
Jeff Canavan
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Wirtschafter
Director
John Coda
Original Music Composer
Jeff Canavan
Editor
Scott Kevan
Director of Photography
Markus Redmond
Writer
Terry Notary
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About If I Had Known I Was a Genius
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What is If I Had Known I Was a Genius about?
A teenager with a high I.Q. who decides to become an actor. When his TV show gets cancelled, he is faced with a difficult career choice.
Who directed If I Had Known I Was a Genius?
If I Had Known I Was a Genius was directed by Dominique Wirtschafter.
Who stars in If I Had Known I Was a Genius?
The principal cast of If I Had Known I Was a Genius includes Markus Redmond, Whoopi Goldberg, Keith David, Debra Wilson, Sharon Stone.
When was If I Had Known I Was a Genius released and how long is it?
If I Had Known I Was a Genius was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for If I Had Known I Was a Genius?
The original motion picture soundtrack for If I Had Known I Was a Genius was composed by John Coda.
What is the age rating and content advisory for If I Had Known I Was a Genius?
If I Had Known I Was a Genius holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).