Genius (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, Genius is a drama series.
What it’s about. The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.
Who’s in it. Genius stars Geoffrey Rush as Albert Einstein, Aaron Pierre as Malcolm X, Antonio Banderas as Pablo Picasso and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Genius has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genius page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genius tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genius (2017)?
- 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 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Genius?
- Genius stars Geoffrey Rush, Aaron Pierre, Antonio Banderas, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Cynthia Erivo.
- When was Genius released?
- Genius was released in 2017.