Bad Genius (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Bad Genius is a 2017 crime thriller directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya, starring Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying as Lynn, Shanya Jiwachotkamjorn and Wisanlaya Kuekoolkwamsook. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $44.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Nattawut Poonpiriya
- Original language
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Thai - Studio
- Jor Kwang Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bad Genius About?
The premise of Bad Genius without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lynn, an exceptionally bright student, realizes the potential of her exam-helping scheme and decides to expand it into a large-scale cheating operation. Driven by ambition, she and her friends embark on a lucrative business, transforming exam answers into a surprising amount of money. The operation quickly becomes more complex, testing their skills and pushing them to the limit.
Bad Genius Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- thailand
- sydney australia
- in medias res
- long haired woman
- brunette
- true crime
- genius female lead
- strong female lead
- based on true story
- australia
Bad Genius Cast & Characters
Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying leads the cast as Lynn, with Shanya Jiwachotkamjorn as Lynn's Left Hand Talent and Wisanlaya Kuekoolkwamsook as Lynn's Hand Talent. Directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya; 52 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nattawut Poonpiriya
- Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying as Lynn
- Shanya Jiwachotkamjorn as Lynn's Left Hand Talent
- Wisanlaya Kuekoolkwamsook as Lynn's Hand Talent
- Eisaya Hosuwan as Grace
Also Starring in Bad Genius
· 48 more- Teeradon Supapunpinyo Pat
- Chanon Santinatornkul Bank
- Pitchatorn Santinatornkul STIC Client 1
- Theerasak Udomsub STIC Client 5
- Thanwalai Pornjirattikal STIC Client 2
- Natchanok Kamonrattananan STIC Client 3
- Thanyarat Naovaratpong STIC Client 4
- Sivapee Mapaisankit STIC Client 6
- Bundit Saejiw STIC Client 7
- Taffy Marufu STIC Invigilator
- Napha Sinxayvoravong STIC Thai Student 1
- Arisa Ogata STIC Thai Student 2
- Suttida Wongpramoth STIC Thai Student 3
- Sahajak Boonthanakit Pat's Father
- Ego Mikitas Test Centre Supervisor
- Thaneth Warakulnukroh Lynn's Father
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- David Bloom STIC Officer
- David Gray Facetime Father
- Sarinrat Thomas Headmistress
- Markus Waldow Test Centre Supervisor's Assistant
- Salaithip Charubhumi University Professor
- Vittawin Veeravidhayanant Pat's Friend 1
- Suquan Bulakul Female News Anchor (voice)
- Panot Sukhjitr Hoodlum 1
- Nopawat Likitwong Exam Proctor
- Valentin Velkov Confession Officer 2
- Kanjana Vinaipanid Pat's Mother
- Valerie Bentson STIC Officer
- Sasidis Sasisakulporn AV Officer
- Benjamin Nitze Confession Officer 1
- Pasin Kuansataporn Tong
- Yuthapong Varanukrohchoke Mr. Sophon
- Suwijak Mahatthanachotwanich Pat's Friend 2
- Narwin Rathlertkarn Pat's Friend 3
- Thanawat Sutat Na Ayutthaya Pat's Friend 4
- Thanachart Phinyocheep Pat's Friend 5
- Kobrsak Noomnoi Teen Genius Host
- Uraiwan Puvichitsutin Bank's Mother
- Somchai Ruedikunrangsi Bank's Father
- Boonyarich Baijiam Hoodlum 2
- Laluna Nitze Facetime Daughter
- Rod Mabin Australian News Anchor
- Neil Hayes STIC Officer
- Margaret Tuner STIC Officer
- Amie Cicciarello STIC Officer
- Arisa Hansura Embassy Consul
- Connor Malanos Busker
- Heather Prowse Old Lady at the Station
Bad Genius Plot Summary
What happens in Bad Genius from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lynn, a top secondary school student living with her Lynn’s father, earns a scholarship to a prestigious school for her academic achievements. There, she befriends the good-natured but academically challenged Grace. The two quickly form a fragile pact: Lynn starts helping Grace cheat in exams after discovering that their teacher has been leaking questions during private tutoring sessions. This uneasy alliance deepens when Grace’s wealthy boyfriend, Pat, offers payment to Lynn to extend the cheating to him and his circle. At first Lynn balks, but she learns that the school has been charging her father extra fees despite her scholarship, a detail that hits close to home since he works as a teacher with a modest income.
Full summary
The whole story of Bad Genius, scene by scene
Bad Genius Box Office
Bad Genius grossed $44.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$44.6M
- International
- $44.6M
Bad Genius Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bad Genius.
How Well Do You Know Bad Genius?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the academically talented student who initiates the cheating operation?
Bad Genius Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Chalard Games Goeng” and “Bad Genius (2017)”.
- Also known as
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- Chalard Games Goeng
- Bad Genius (2017)
- Mentes peligrosas
- Злой гений
- 天才枪手
- 模犯生
- 배드 지니어스
- Gênios do Mal
- Kötü Deha
- Плохой гений
- Лошите гении
- 出貓特攻隊
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- Simlis zseni
- Поганий геній
- Thiên Tài Bất Hảo, ცუდი გენიოსი
- Blogasis genijus
- גאונה רעה
- バッド・ジーニアス 危険な天才たち
- نابغه بد
- Geniální průšvih
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Bad Genius FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bad Genius, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bad Genius?
Bad Genius runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Bad Genius released?
Bad Genius was released on May 3, 2017.
Who directed Bad Genius?
Bad Genius was directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya.
More films by Nattawut Poonpiriya Who is in the cast of Bad Genius?
Bad Genius stars Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying as Lynn, Shanya Jiwachotkamjorn as Lynn's Left Hand Talent and Wisanlaya Kuekoolkwamsook as Lynn's Hand Talent, among 52 credited actors.
How much did Bad Genius make at the box office?
Bad Genius grossed $44.6 million worldwide.
Does Bad Genius have a post-credit scene?
No. Bad Genius has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bad Genius in?
The original language of Bad Genius is Thai.
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