Flash of Genius

Flash of Genius

119 mins | Drama | Sept. 7, 2008

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.

Flash of Genius

119 mins | Drama | Sept. 7, 2008

Flash of Genius
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.
IMDb rating 7.0
Producers Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Strike Entertainment, Intermittent Productions
Original title Flash of Genius
Directors Kathryn Buck, Marc Abraham
Writers John Seabrook, Philip Railsback

Cast

Greg Kinnear

as Bob Kearns

Lauren Graham

as Phyllis Kearns

Aaron Abrams

as Ian Miellor

Alan Alda

as Gregory Lawson

Tatiana Maslany

as Older Kathy

Tim Kelleher

as Charlie Defao

Jake Abel

as Dennis

Dermot Mulroney

as Gil Previck