Movies and TvShows featuring "child-genius" theme.
Malcolm in the Middle follows the lives of the eccentric and dysfunctional Wilkerson family, with a focus on the middle child, Malcolm, a gifted but socially awkward boy. The show explores various comedic situations and tackles relatable topics such as family relationships, growing up, and the challenges of adolescence. With its unique blend of humor, satire, and heart, Malcolm in the Middle has become a beloved and influential television series.
Mr. Young is a child prodigy who graduates from university at the age of 14 and becomes a high school science teacher. He navigates the challenges of teaching while also trying to fit in with his students and dealing with his crush on a fellow teacher. With the help of his friends, he manages to find the balance between being a genius and a teenager.
Nichijou: My Ordinary Life follows the comedic and sometimes absurd lives of a group of high school students. From the everyday struggles of friendship and school life to encounters with talking cats and child geniuses, this anime provides a lighthearted and entertaining glimpse into the daily lives of its characters.
Analyn is a genius who was born poor and raised by her illiterate and sickly mother. She graduates from high school at the age of 12 and dreams of becoming a doctor in order to help the less privileged. She graduates from med school at 19 years old and becomes the youngest surgical resident in a large hospital. Despite her achievements, she has to deal with bullying and competition from her fellow doctors, who are threatened by her age and intelligence. She soon finds herself in an emotional crisis which forces her to leave her profession indefinitely. She returns to the hospital when she learns that she is the only doctor skilled enough to save her father from a rare brain disease.
Chobits is a story about Hideki, a college student who finds a humanoid computer (known as a Persocom) in the trash. The Persocom, named Chi, appears to be unlike any other Persocom. Hideki soon discovers that Chi is a Chobit, a type of Persocom rumored to have human-like emotions and free will.
Azumanga Daioh follows the lives of six high school girls and their quirky adventures. From the first day of school to graduation, the girls navigate through friendships, exams, and their own unique personalities. With its charming humor and relatable characters, Azumanga Daioh captures the ups and downs of teenage life in a lighthearted and entertaining way.
A father turned clumsy kidnapper and a genius child get tangled in unexpected circumstances.
In a future where humanity is preparing to attack an alien race, Ender Wiggin is chosen to lead the fight. He undergoes rigorous training and faces challenges, eventually discovering the true nature of the enemy.
In the year 2058, Earth will soon be uninhabitable due to irreversible damages caused by pollution. A family of space colonizers is headed towards the remote planet Alpha Prime to prepare it for human habitation. The Robinson family consists of Prof. John Robinson, his wife Maureen, their daughters Judy and Penny, and their robot assistant. However, a terrorist group led by the charismatic Dr. Zachary Smith, who is disguised as a member of the mission, sabotages the spaceship. The Robinsons and Smith are thrown off course and find themselves lost in deep space, trying to find a way back home while facing various challenges and encounters with alien lifeforms.
Evan, a musically gifted orphan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater.
Little Man Tate tells the story of a seven-year-old boy named Fred, who displays exceptional mathematical abilities and is considered a child prodigy. As his intelligence becomes more evident, Fred's mother struggles to balance her desire for her son to lead a normal childhood with providing him with the educational opportunities he needs. The movie explores themes of rejection, classism, and the challenges faced by gifted children in society.
When a group of misfit kids are excluded from the local football team, they decide to form their own team with the help of their coach and a child genius. Together, they must overcome obstacles, prejudice, and self-doubt to prove themselves on the field.
In 'The Manhattan Project', a brilliant teenage boy named Paul Stephens discovers the existence of a secret government nuclear facility near his hometown of Ithaca, New York. Determined to expose the truth, he builds a working atomic bomb as part of a science project. As he becomes a fugitive, pursued by both the military and reporters, Paul must navigate the dangerous world of nuclear weapons and outsmart those who seek to capture him. The film is a suspenseful thriller that explores themes of scientific ethics, the dangers of nuclear power, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.
On Christmas Eve, a young boy battles to survive when a criminal dressed as Santa Claus infiltrates his home.
A struggling young musician in New York City becomes an au pair for a talented young boy from an affluent family. As they spend time together, they form a unique friendship and discover their shared love for music. However, their relationship is put to the test when the boy's family faces a separation. Like Sunday, Like Rain explores themes of friendship, family, and the pursuit of one's passions in the backdrop of Manhattan's bustling music scene.
In Let's Be Evil, a group of gifted children are recruited to attend a special program in an underground facility. As their chaperone, Jenny, guides them through the augmented reality learning system, they soon discover that something sinister is afoot. Locked inside and surrounded by advanced technology, the children must navigate through a series of challenges to escape and survive. With tensions rising and danger lurking around every corner, they must rely on their intelligence and resourcefulness to make it out alive.
Jarod is a child prodigy who has been raised in a secret facility known as The Centre. He has the ability to become anyone he wants to be, making him the perfect imposter. After escaping from The Centre, Jarod uses his skills to help those in need while searching for his true identity. Along the way, he uncovers a deep conspiracy and faces dangerous opponents who seek to control him.
A child genius, who was abused as a child and lost his identity, pretends to be someone else in order to infiltrate a secret society and expose their conspiracy. Along the way, he discovers more about his own past and uncovers a web of corruption and deceit.
The enthusiasms, fears, joys and disappointments of the (private and professional) life of a well-known group of boys fond of physics and mathematics, who just made history as the Via Panisperna boys.
In Totally Awesome, a white male pretends to be black and infiltrates a high school, leading to hilarious and awkward situations. With dance-offs, werewolves, and pop-culture references, this parody-comedy is a must-watch for fans of 80s throwbacks.