Genius
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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Where can I watch Genius in the United States?
Genius is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Genius on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Genius is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel.
Can I watch Genius for free?
Genius streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Genius?
Genius scores 6.5 on The Movie Database, 6.5 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 66 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Genius?
Genius stars Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, and Guy Pearce. Michael Grandage is the director.
How long is Genius?
Genius runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
When did Genius come out?
Genius was released on June 10, 2016.
Which studio made Genius?
Genius was produced by Pinewood Pictures, Desert Wolf Productions, and Michael Grandage Company in the United Kingdom and the United States.
How much did Genius make at the box office?
Genius grossed $5,681,622 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.