The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

Cast: Dean Butler, Gary Coleman, Robert Guillaume, Rance Howard, Kari Michaelsen (II), Christina Murrull, Harriet Nelson, Mel Stewart, Grace Lee Whitney

Director: Leslie H. Martinson

Rated: Unrated

Running Time: 1 hr. 36 min.

Genre: Television, Kids & Family, Comedy

Theater Release: Feb 06, 1983

DVD Release: Mar 27, 2001

Synopsis: Nick Newell (Gary Coleman) doesn't like being called a "genius," but the word certainly fits. The 13-year-old is starting as a freshman at Brighton University, and he's excited to be in a class taught by his idol, famous astronomer Jason Mills (Robert Guillaume). He gets along great with his roommate, Steve (Dean Butler), and gains the friendship of a pretty co-ed named Julie (Kari Michaelsen). Unfortunately, Nick's brain power doesn't prepare him for the problems that arise from being younger than everyone else on campus. Anxious to make a good impression on Professor Mills, Nick tries too hard and only embarrassess himself, plus his grades are slipping for the first time in his life. Nick also develops a massive crush on Julie, who considers him more of a younger brother than a love interest. When Julie and Steve become interested in each other and Professor Mills criticizes an extra-credit project, Nick despairs and decides to take a bus back home. He's surprised to find out how much he's loved, though, when his friends follow and beg him to return. ~ Fred Beldin, Rovi