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Science Fair

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Science Fair

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Released Sep 14, 2018

1h 30m

Documentary

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Filmmakers follow nine high school students from around the globe as they compete at an international science fair. Facing off against 1,700 of the smartest teens from 78 countries, only one will be named Best in Fair.

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Science Fair offers further proof that real-life academic competition can make for effortlessly entertaining - and ultimately uplifting - cinema.

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Barry Hertz

Globe and Mail

Science Fair may not necessitate a big-screen experience, but there are far lesser ways to spend your study break.

Nov 2, 2018

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

A crowd-pleasing, if slightly formulaic, documentary...

Rated: 3/5

Oct 21, 2018

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Our heroes develop complex science projects. They cruise to the finals. Excellence is celebrated. Yet the film, though perfectly competent, never quite matches the sheer inventiveness of its young Einsteins.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 19, 2018

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Farah Cheded

A Good Movie To Watch

Science Fair is simultaneously a feel-good documentary and a feel-bad one: while inspiring and reassuring for all the brilliant young minds it spotlights, it also has the potential to make your own life accomplishments look paltry in comparison.

Dec 2, 2023

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

The superb documentary Science Fair reminds us that each new generation of would-be scientists should be recognized and celebrated in the same way and with the same frequency as student athletes.

Jun 23, 2020

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Jim Ross

TAKE ONE Magazine

These young students deserve a moment in the spotlight now, and Costantini and Foster do much to illuminate a wider message that should be heeded.

Feb 13, 2020

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rafael d

A documentary about making you feel dumb. I love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I enjoyed watching how the kids are trying new things for the world and for the people

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/07/20

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dave d

Big high five for 'Science Fair', a documentary on high school kids trying to hit it big by winning the World Science Fair which typically trampolines the victor to heights rarely achieved. The champ will not only gain notoriety, and $75,000, but also a golden ticket to any university. Here we follow some kids from various parts on the world on their quest. It's tied in well as contestants and past winners act as talking heads for a fast moving flick. Hubby thought it could have been edited a bit more precisely, but aside from that there were no complaints. You'll find it hard to root for everyone, and that's the way it should be. Wife: 8.8/Hubby 7.3: Average Final Score: 8.05

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Definitely an inspiring academic film for those who are in pursuit of a professional career. I enjoyed the encouragement that it elicited in me, and the added push to fulfill my collegiate and professional goals.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

The educational system put in a perspective. A highly enjoyable watch with inspiring young generation of scientists and engineers. Robie's art of hacking life is just pure delight to watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

GO SEE this wonderful movie! You will love these kids and want to see every one of them succeed! You will enjoy getting to know them, their stories and enough about their projects and theories to know it is over your head and will realize their incredible intelligence, focus and determination! Don't ask your kids if they want to go see it - just take them! All will be entertained and inspired!! I only wish they had made 100 more introducing us to more of these fabulous people!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Synopsis

Filmmakers follow nine high school students from around the globe as they compete at an international science fair. Facing off against 1,700 of the smartest teens from 78 countries, only one will be named Best in Fair.

Director: Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster
Producer: Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster, Jeff Plunkett
Screenwriter: Jeff Plunkett, Darren Foster, Cristina Costantini
Distributor: National Geographic Documentary Films
Production Co: Muck Media, Fusion
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements|Brief Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $272.0K
Runtime: 1h 30m

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