The Smartest Kids in the World

2018 1h 45m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Based on Amanda Ripley's New York Times Bestseller, THE SMARTEST KIDS IN THE WORLD is the story of four teenagers studying abroad in countries that dramatically outperform the United States in education.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tracy Droz Tragos
Languages: Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Korean
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 5 languages: Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Korean.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jesse Overman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7476790 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tracy Droz Tragos directs. Jesse Overman cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Korean.

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1Released 8 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 5 languages: Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Korean.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Jesse Overman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt7476790 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.