Hairbrained
2013, English. Directed by Billy Kent.
This is Eli Pettifog. He's got a score to settle, and it's going to get hairy.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Hairbrained
Hairbrained is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Billy KentDirector
- Brendan FraserLeo Searly
- Alex WolffEli Pettifog
- Julia GarnerShauna
- Parker PoseySheila Pettifog
- Michael OberholtzerLaird
- Greta LeeGertrude
- Teddy BergmanAlan
- Elisabeth HowerEve
- Josefina ScaglioneCamilla
- Austin PendletonDapper Man
- Toby HussWhittman Moderator / Brad the Announcer
- Robin de JesúsRomeo Torres
Details
- Released
- 25 November 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Adam Wierzbianski, Billy Kent, Sarah Bird
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Hairbrained: quick answers
Is Hairbrained worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hairbrained?
Hairbrained runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Hairbrained have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hairbrained. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hairbrained parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hairbrained is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hairbrained on?
Hairbrained is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hairbrained?
If you liked Hairbrained, try The Cobbler, Status Update, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.
Who directed Hairbrained?
Hairbrained (2013) was directed by Billy Kent and stars Brendan Fraser, Alex Wolff, Julia Garner.