| Overall: | A- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B+ |
| Sexual Content: | B+ |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C |
| Run Time: | 119 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 17 Feb 2009 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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| How We Determine Our Grades | |
Flash of Genius is rated PG-13: for brief strong language.
Cast: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Alan Alda
Studio: 2008 Universal Studios
Website: Official site for Flash of Genius.
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