Popular Theory

Popular Theory (2024) is a family sci-fi comedy you can watch online on iFILM. Twelve-year-old Erwin is the youngest and smartest kid in high school, and her brilliance keeps everyone at arm's length.

Determined to win the science fair, Erwin and fellow chemistry nerd Winston cook up a compound that makes anyone instantly popular. It works a little too well: the school pecking order flips overnight, and so does Erwin's grip on what real friendship looks like. Director Ali Scher keeps it warm and kid-friendly, with Chloe East and Cheryl Hines among the adults. The takeaway, true to the tagline, is that chemistry runs deeper than popularity. Stream Popular Theory online on iFILM.