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Genius

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

6.5(722)20161h 44m
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Where to watch Genius in United States

Genius is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 23 May 2026.

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Overview

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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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Genius in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Genius on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Genius on Netflix?+

Genius is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Genius?+

Genius has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Genius?+

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

When did Genius come out?+

Genius is a 2016 movie directed by Michael Grandage.

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