How long is Flash of Genius?

Flash of Genius is 1 hr 59 min long.

Who is Robert Kearns in Flash of Genius?

Greg Kinnear plays Robert Kearns in the film.

What is Flash of Genius about?

The Kearns were a typical 1960s Detroit family, trying to live their version of the American Dream. Local university professor Bob (Greg Kinnear) married teacher Phyllis (Lauren Graham) and, by their mid-thirties, had six kids who brought them a hectic but satisfying Midwestern existence. When Bob invents a device that would eventually be used by every car in the world, the Kearns think they have struck gold. But their aspirations are dashed after the auto giants who embraced Bob’s creation unceremoniously shunned the man who invented it. Ignored, threatened and then buried in years of litigation, Bob is haunted by what was done to his family and their future. He becomes a man obsessed with justice and the conviction that his life’s work—or for that matter, anyone’s work—be acknowledged by those who stood to benefit. And while paying the toll for refusing to compromise his dignity, this everyday David will try the unthinkable: to bring Goliath to his knees.

Flash of Genius

Name: Flash of Genius
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-10-03
Duration: 119
Rating: 55

PG-13 1 hr 59 min

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How long is Flash of Genius?: Flash of Genius is 1 hr 59 min long.

Who directed Flash of Genius?: Marc Abraham

Who is Robert Kearns in Flash of Genius?: Greg Kinnear plays Robert Kearns in the film.

What is Flash of Genius about?: The Kearns were a typical 1960s Detroit family, trying to live their version of the American Dream. Local university professor Bob (Greg Kinnear) married teacher Phyllis (Lauren Graham) and, by their mid-thirties, had six kids who brought them a hectic but satisfying Midwestern existence. When Bob invents a device that would eventually be used by every car in the world, the Kearns think they have struck gold. But their aspirations are dashed after the auto giants who embraced Bob’s creation unceremoniously shunned the man who invented it. Ignored, threatened and then buried in years of litigation, Bob is haunted by what was done to his family and their future. He becomes a man obsessed with justice and the conviction that his life’s work—or for that matter, anyone’s work—be acknowledged by those who stood to benefit. And while paying the toll for refusing to compromise his dignity, this everyday David will try the unthinkable: to bring Goliath to his knees.