Genius (2016) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Genius (2016) — New York in the 1920s. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Genius (2016) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Colin Firth as Max Perkins
- Jude Law as Thomas Wolfe
- Nicole Kidman as Aline Bernstein
- Laura Linney as Louise Saunders
- Guy Pearce as F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Dominic West as Ernest Hemingway
- Vanessa Kirby as Zelda Fitzgerald
- Demetri Goritsas as John Wheelock
- Harry Attwell as Assistant Editor
- Angela Ashton as Bertha Perkins
- Eve Bracken as Zippy Perkins
- Gillian Hanna as Julia Wolfe
- Corey Johnson as John Wheelock
- Miquel Brown as Eleanor, Perkins' Maid
- Rosy Benjamin as Scribner's Staff
Why Watch Genius?
The Vibe: Genius is a captivating and well-crafted history and drama movie from 2016. Directed by Michael Grandage, and starring Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman New York in the 1920s.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.5/10, Genius retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends history with drama elements, Genius deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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