Nobel Son(2007)
“Keep your eyes on the prize.”
Overview
Soon after his insufferably arrogant father wins the Nobel Prize for chemistry, Barkley Michaelson is kidnapped by Thaddeus James, a young genius who claims to be Barkley's illegitimate half-brother. Motivated not so much by money as revenge, Thaddeus tries to convince Barkley to help him carry out a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against their patriarch.
Director
Randall Miller
Studio
Gimme Five Films
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$551K
Cast
Alan Rickman
as Eli Michaelson
Bryan Greenberg
as Barkley Michaelson
Shawn Hatosy
as Thaddeus James
Eliza Dushku
as City Hall
Bill Pullman
as Max Mariner
Mary Steenburgen
as Sarah Michaelson
Danny DeVito
as Gastner
Ted Danson
as Harvey Parrish
Ernie Hudson
as Bill Canega
Lindy Booth
as Beth Chapman
Tracey Walter
as Simon Ahrens
Hal B. Klein
as Tully's Guy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$551K
Production Companies
Gimme Five Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nobel Son?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Nobel Son (2007).
What is Nobel Son about?▼
Soon after his insufferably arrogant father wins the Nobel Prize for chemistry, Barkley Michaelson is kidnapped by Thaddeus James, a young genius who claims to be Barkley's illegitimate half-brother. Motivated not so much by money as revenge, Thaddeus tries to convince Barkley to help him carry out a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against their patriarch.
Who directed Nobel Son?▼
Nobel Son was directed by Randall Miller and released in 2007. It is a comedy, crime, drama film.
How long is Nobel Son?▼
Nobel Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Nobel Son?▼
The cast of Nobel Son includes Alan Rickman as Eli Michaelson, Bryan Greenberg as Barkley Michaelson, Shawn Hatosy as Thaddeus James, Eliza Dushku as City Hall, Bill Pullman as Max Mariner and more.
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