Genius 2016
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56 Reviews
60%
Gummy
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SplatNew 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Max Perkins
as Thomas Wolfe
as Aline Bernstein
as Louise Saunders
as F. Scott Fitzgerald
as Ernest Hemingway
as Zelda Fitzgerald
as John Wheelock
as Assistant Editor
as Bertha Perkins
Director:
Writer:
John Logan, A. Scott Berg
Stars:
Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce, Dominic West, Vanessa Kirby, Demetri Goritsas, Harry Attwell, Angela Ashton,
Genres:
History,Drama
Release Date:
2016 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Genius
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Max Perkins
as Thomas Wolfe
as Aline Bernstein
as Louise Saunders
as F. Scott Fitzgerald
as Ernest Hemingway
as Zelda Fitzgerald
as John Wheelock
as Assistant Editor
as Bertha Perkins
as Zippy Perkins
as Julia Wolfe
as John Wheelock
as Eleanor, Perkins' Maid
as Scribner's Staff
as Mabel Wolfe
as Director
as Jane Perkins
as Peggy Perkins
as Nancy Perkins
as Miss Wyckoff
as James, Mailroom Clerk
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Scribner's Staff
as Purring Woman
as Guest at Purring Woman's Table
as Guest at Purring Woman's Table
as Guest at Purring Woman's Table
as Guest at Purring Woman's Table
as Actress
as Actor
as Lighting Technician
as Lighting Technician
as Woman at Bar
as Woman at Bar
as Band
as Band
as Band
as Band
as Band
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Grand Central Station Conductor
as John Hopkins Hospital Nurse
as Funeral Minister
as Effie Wolfe
as Frank Wolfe
as Frederick Wolfe
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