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Movie poster: The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)
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The Misadventures of Merlin Jones

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1964 · 91 min Science Fiction Family Comedy
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Merlin Jones, a precocious and intelligent high-school boy, experiments with hypnosis and creates a mind-reading machine. However, his experiments land him in deep trouble with the law.

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Year 1964
Country United States of America
Genre Science Fiction, Family, Comedy
Director Robert Stevenson
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (26 votes)

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The film constructs a lighthearted comedy around the classic trope of a brilliant youth whose inventions outpace adult understanding. Director Robert Stevenson relies on the charming contrast between Merlin's wide-eyed curiosity and the rigid world of authority figures he accidentally provokes.

Those who tire of cynical plots will find a sweet, uncomplicated adventure here. What lingers after the credits is a gentle, nostalgic warmth for a simpler era of invention and mischief. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robert Stevenson

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