# Bad Genius (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/bad-genius-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 95/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Nattawut Poonpiriya |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 130 min |
| Festival premiere | Busan 2017 (A Window on Asian Cinema) |

## Quick answer

Bad Genius (2017) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Thailand's smartest export of the decade — a taut exam-cheating heist that played Cannes and proved Southeast Asian yout Metascore 75/100. Directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya.

## 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.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, Ekkaphop Kanjaroen, Teeradon Suphunphu, Chanon Santinatornkul

## Accolades

Premiered at Busan 2017, where it won the A Window on Asian Cinema.

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix
the United States: Netflix
Indonesia: Netflix, Catchplay, Vidio, KlikFilm
South Korea: TVING
Japan: Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix, Disney+

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Bad Genius worth watching?**
Bad Genius holds a 82% Celluloid Score. 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.

**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.

**Who directed Bad Genius?**
Bad Genius (2017) was directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Bad Genius?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (95/100), Metascore (75/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (7.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Bad Genius?**
Bad Genius is streaming on Netflix; on Netflix in the United States; on Netflix, Catchplay, Vidio, KlikFilm in Indonesia; on TVING in South Korea; on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix, Disney+ in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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