Bad Genius (2017)
📌 Available on Netflix and Apple TV🛡️ Older teens 13+
📖 Story
A brilliant student's innocent favor becomes an audacious empire when she realizes the lucrative potential of exam fraud. Bad Genius chronicles the rise and fall of an unlikely criminal network, blending high-stakes tension with dark humor as ambition and morality collide. What begins as helping friends spirals into a dangerous game where one wrong move could expose everything. The film captures a world where intelligence becomes a weapon and loyalty a liability.
Will this fit your taste?
Watchprint
Chaotic comedy
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneTense and mysterious
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
📌 MPAA
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Runtime
130 min
Original language
Thai
Country of origin
Thailand
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorNattawut Poonpiriya
WritingNattawut PoonpiriyaTanida HantaweewatanaVasudhorn Piyaromna
CastChutimon ChuengcharoensukyingChanon SantinatornkulEisaya HosuwanTeeradon SupapunpinyoThaneth Warakulnukroh
ProductionChenchonnee SoonthornsaratulVanridee PongsittisakJina OsothsilpJira Maligool
MusicThriphob PhukhangSaranya VerawatWarat Prasertlap
CinematographyPhaklao Jiraungkoonkun
Where to watch Bad Genius
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✨Availability Snapshot13 offers
Bad Genius is currently listed across official watch options including Netflix and Apple TV.
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Videos for Bad Genius
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier23x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 23x📈 ROI: +2,203%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$1.8M1.8 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$42.4M42.4 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$40.5M+40.5 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
23x23x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $1.8M • Revenue: $42.4M • Commercial gap: +$40.5M ROI +2,203%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying
Lynn
Chanon Santinatornkul
Bank
Eisaya Hosuwan
Grace
Teeradon Supapunpinyo
Pat
Thaneth Warakulnukroh
Lynn's Father
Sarinrat Thomas
Headmistress
Ego Mikitas
Test Centre Supervisor
Pasin Kuansataporn
Tong
Show the rest of the cast
Sahajak Boonthanakit
Pat's Father
Kanjana Vinaipanid
Pat's Mother
Yuthapong Varanukrohchoke
Mr. Sophon
Nopawat Likitwong
Exam Proctor
Vittawin Veeravidhayanant
Pat's Friend 1
Suwijak Mahatthanachotwanich
Pat's Friend 2
Director: Nattawut Poonpiriya
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch Bad Genius?
The film is available on both Netflix and Apple TV, allowing you to watch it anytime and anywhere. You can choose between the platforms based on your subscription.
2What is the film's duration and age rating?
The film runs for 130 minutes (approximately 2.5 hours) and is a drama with crime and thriller elements that may not be suitable for young children. It's recommended for teenagers and adults who enjoy crime and thriller films.
3What is the plot of Bad Genius?
The film follows Lynn, a brilliant student, who decides to help her friends cheat on exams when she finds herself in a difficult situation. However, this choice leads her on a dangerous journey filled with complications and consequences.
4Who is the director and cast of Bad Genius?
The film is directed by Nathawut Poonpiriya, a skilled Thai filmmaker. It features a talented ensemble of Thai actors who deliver exceptional performances throughout the film.
5What genres does Bad Genius combine?
The film blends four genres: drama, crime, thriller, and comedy, creating a balanced mix of seriousness and humor. If you enjoy this film, you appreciate smart thrillers that focus on complex characters.
6When was Bad Genius released?
The film was released in 2017, making it approximately 7 years old. Despite its age, it maintains high production quality and an engaging story that's worth watching.
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