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Prodigy

Prodigy

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Prodigy

"A terrifying game of strategy and wits between a dangerous young genius and a psychologist."

2017

1h 20m

6.1(165 votes)

Thriller

Science Fiction

Overview

Jimmy is a committed child psychologist who uses his own playbook, but when he is brought in to work with Ellie, he is completely unprepared for his subject—a 9-year-old psychopathic genius with nothing to lose. As he begins to understand the extent of her capabilities and the fate that has been planned for her, he struggles to overcome her defenses before it is too late for them both.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Richard Neil

Richard Neil

Fonda

Savannah Liles

Savannah Liles

Ellie

Jolene Andersen

Jolene Andersen

Olivia

Emilio Palame

Emilio Palame

Birch

David Linski

David Linski

Keaton

Harvey Q. Johnson

Harvey Q. Johnson

Werner

Penelope Figueroa

Penelope Figueroa

Fonda's Daughter

Alex Matthew

Alex Matthew

Fonda's Wife

Aral Gribble

Aral Gribble

Ryan

Avery Barkdull

Avery Barkdull

Young Ellie

Creative team

Directed by: Brian Vidal
Alex Haughey
Written by: Brian Vidal
Alex Haughey
Produced by: Alex Haughey

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