


Film · Released
Genius
“Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.”
Genius at a glance
Genius is a 2016 history and drama film, running 1h 44m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2016-06-10
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Genres
- History, Drama
- Director
- Michael Grandage
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 · 738 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmNew 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.
Cast
14 names
Colin FirthMax Perkins
Jude LawThomas Wolfe
Nicole KidmanAline Bernstein
Laura LinneyLouise Saunders
Guy PearceF. Scott Fitzgerald
Dominic WestErnest Hemingway
Vanessa KirbyZelda Fitzgerald
Demetri GoritsasJohn Wheelock
Angela Sant'AlbanoBertha Perkins
Corey JohnsonJohn Wheelock
Miquel BrownEleanor, Perkins' MaidQuestions about Genius
Quick answersWhere can I watch Genius in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Genius is listed on Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Genius suitable for children?
Genius is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Genius on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Genius 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.
How long is Genius?
Genius runs for 1h 44m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Genius trailer?
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