Hairbrained

It feels like a charming, slightly quirky story about unexpected connections blooming in an academic setting.

Directed by

Billy Kent

Genres

Comedy, Fantasy

Starring

Brendan Fraser, Alex Wolff, Julia Garner

Tagline

This is Eli Pettifog. He's got a score to settle, and it's going to get hairy.

Overview

A fourteen-year-old genius gets rejected by Harvard and ends up at a much lower ranked school where he makes friends with a mature student.

How it feels

Light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, friendship, education, class

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)