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I.Q. (1994)

โ€œWith Einstein as Cupid, what could possibly go wrong?โ€

6.0/10 ยท 508 votes 1h 40m pg ComedyRomanceDrama

#75 of 90 films from 1994 #2295 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Fred Schepisi ยท Written by Michael J. Leeson, Andy Breckman

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Overview

Albert Einstein helps a young man who's in love with Einstein's niece to catch her attention by pretending temporarily to be a great physicist.

Cast

Tim Robbinsas Ed Walters
Meg Ryanas Catherine Boyd
Walter Matthauas Albert Einstein
Lou Jacobias Kurt Godel
Joseph Maheras Nathan Liebknecht
Gene Saksas Boris Podolsky
Stephen Fryas James Morland
Tony Shalhoubas Bob Watters
Frank Whaleyas Frank
Charles Durningas Louis Bamberger
Danny Zornas Dennis
Keene Curtisas Eisenhower
Alice Playtenas Gretchen
Helen Hanftas Rose

Facts

Release dateDecember 24, 1994
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$26,381,221 (1.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0110099

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Questions

How long is I.Q.?
I.Q. runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is I.Q. worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 508 votes, which places it #75 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 18%) and #2295 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed I.Q.?
I.Q. was directed by Fred Schepisi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Roxanne (1987).
Who stars in I.Q.?
Tim Robbins as Ed Walters; Meg Ryan as Catherine Boyd; Walter Matthau as Albert Einstein; Lou Jacobi as Kurt Godel; Joseph Maher as Nathan Liebknecht; Gene Saks as Boris Podolsky.
What is I.Q. rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for I.Q.?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19049.

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