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Genius (2016)

Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.

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Released June 10, 2016Runtime 1h 44mDirector Michael Grandage

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.

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Cast of Genius

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Max Perkins
Jude Law

Jude Law

Thomas Wolfe
Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Aline Bernstein
Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Louise Saunders
Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

F. Scott Fitzgerald
Dominic West

Dominic West

Ernest Hemingway
Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby

Zelda Fitzgerald
Demetri Goritsas

Demetri Goritsas

John Wheelock
Angela Sant'Albano

Angela Sant'Albano

Bertha Perkins
Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson

John Wheelock
Miquel Brown

Miquel Brown

Eleanor, Perkins' Maid
Rosy Benjamin

Rosy Benjamin

Scribner's Staff

About Genius

Where can I watch Genius?

Genius is currently streaming in the United States on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.

Who stars in Genius?

Genius stars Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce.

Who directed Genius?

Genius was directed by Michael Grandage.

How long is Genius?

Genius has a runtime of 1h 44m.

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.