Bad Genius Review (2017) — 82% Celluloid Score
Directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya · 2017 ·
Is Bad Genius worth watching?
Yes. Bad Genius (2017) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as ฉลาดเกมส์โกง Mentes Peligrosas Gênios do Mal バッド・ジーニアス 危険な天才たち 배드 지니어스 天才枪手 模犯生 Kötü Deha
GDH 559 Where to watch
- Netflix
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV
Where to watch Bad Genius by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Netflix, Catchplay, Vidio, KlikFilm |
| Japan | Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| South Korea | TVING |
| Thailand | Netflix, Disney+ |
| United States | Netflix |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, drama, crime pick
Not ideal for
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Is Bad Genius worth watching?
Yes — Bad Genius earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, drama, crime pick. Read our full review (5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Thailand's smartest export of the decade — a taut exam-cheating heist that played Cannes and proved Southeast Asian youth cinema could fuse social critique with blockbuster pacing.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).
What is Bad Genius about?
A scholarship student monetizes her genius by orchestrating an international exam-cheating ring that moves from Bangkok classrooms to Sydney test centers. Nattawut Poonpiriya turns standardized testing into a heist thriller where morality, class, and adrenaline collide.
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Critic Reviews
Bad Genius (2017) Review: An Exam Played Like a Heist
★★★★★
Bad Genius is Nattawut Poonpiriya's Thai thriller about a gifted student who turns exam cheating into a business, staged with all the tension of a great heist film.
Yes. It is one of the most gripping thrillers of its decade, a heist film about school exams that works for teenagers and adults alike and has real bite about class.
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Bad Genius: frequently asked questions
Is Bad Genius worth watching?
Yes. Bad Genius (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Bad Genius?
In the United States, Bad Genius streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV. Elsewhere: Netflix, Catchplay, Vidio, KlikFilm in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Bad Genius?
Bad Genius runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
What is Bad Genius rated?
Bad Genius is rated PG-13 in the United States and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Bad Genius?
Bad Genius is directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya and stars Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, Chanon Santinatornkul, Eisaya Hosuwan, Teeradon Supapunpinyo.
What is the Metascore for Bad Genius?
Metacritic's Metascore for Bad Genius is 75 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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