Flash of Genius (2008)

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Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.

In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.

Released: 2008-09-07
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 1h 59m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.6/10 from 254 votes

Directed by Marc Abraham.

Top cast

Greg Kinnear as Bob Kearns
Lauren Graham as Phyllis Kearns
Dermot Mulroney as Gil Previck
Jake Abel as Dennis
Daniel Roebuck as Frank Sertin
Mitch Pileggi as Macklin Tyler
Tim Kelleher as Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich as Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell as Chris Finley
Alan Alda as Gregory Lawson

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Where to watch Flash of Genius

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
India: rent on Amazon Video
Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads

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