Genius (2016)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Genius is a drama and history movie from 2016. It is directed by Michael Grandage. The cast includes Jude Law, Dominic West and Laura Linney. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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 & crew
- Michael GrandageDirector
- Jude Lawas Thomas Wolfe
- Dominic Westas Ernest Hemingway
- Laura Linneyas Louise Saunders
- Nicole Kidmanas Aline Bernstein
- Guy Pearceas F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Vanessa Kirbyas Zelda Fitzgerald
- Corey Johnsonas John Wheelock
- Colin Firthas Max Perkins
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Questions about Genius
- What genre is Genius?
- Genius is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in Genius?
- Jude Law, Dominic West, Laura Linney, Nicole Kidman, Guy Pearce appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Genius?
- Michael Grandage directed Genius.
- How long is Genius?
- Genius runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is Genius worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Genius?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
