Flash of Genius

2008

Directed by

Marc Abraham, Marc Abraham

Starring

Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney

Runtime

1h 59m

In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.