Genius
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- History, Drama
- Director
- Michael Grandage
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Colin FirthMax Perkins
Jude LawThomas Wolfe
Nicole KidmanAline Bernstein
Laura LinneyLouise Saunders
Guy PearceF. Scott Fitzgerald
Dominic WestErnest Hemingway
Vanessa KirbyZelda Fitzgerald
Demetri GoritsasJohn WheelockH
Harry AttwellAssistant Editor
Angela AshtonBertha Perkins🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Genius?
- Genius was directed by Michael Grandage.
- When was Genius released?
- Genius was released on June 10, 2016.
- How long is Genius?
- Genius has a runtime of 1h 44m.
- Where can I track Genius?
- You can track Genius on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












