In the charming comedy "Boy Genius," a brilliant but socially awkward 12-year-old named Miles finds his world turned upside down when his single mother, played by Rita Wilson, moves them to a new town for her job. Miles, a certified genius, is more comfortable with quantum physics than playground politics, and his attempts to navigate a regular middle school become a hilarious and heartwarming struggle. His unconventional methods and blunt honesty immediately put him at odds with the school's rigid principal Nora Dunn and make him a target for the typical classroom bullies.

Directed by Bridget Stokes, the film follows Miles as he embarks on an ambitious project to win the school science fair, hoping it will solve his family's problems and finally help him fit in. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with a sharp-witted classmate and must contend with a rival genius, all while trying to keep his overworked mother from discovering his grand plan. With a talented supporting cast including Zach Gilford, Tracie Thoms, and Ravi Patel, "Boy Genius" delivers a witty and uplifting story about the true meaning of intelligence, the importance of friendship, and the chaotic, loving bond of family.