Genius (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Genius is a drama and history film directed by Michael Grandage, running about 104 minutes. “Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer falls into his hands, Perkins is convinced he has discovered a literary genius.
Who’s in it. Genius stars Colin Firth as Max Perkins, Jude Law as Thomas Wolfe, Nicole Kidman as Aline Bernstein and Laura Linney as Louise Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Genius has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genius page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genius tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genius (2016)?
- In US, Genius is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Genius worth watching?
- Genius holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Genius?
- Genius stars Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney and Guy Pearce.
- When was Genius released?
- Genius was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.