Genius 2016
“Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- Michael Grandage
- Networks
- Pinewood Pictures, Desert Wolf Productions, Michael Grandage Company
What is Genius?
Genius is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under History, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Studios
- Pinewood Pictures, Desert Wolf Productions, Michael Grandage Company
- Genres
- History, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Pinewood Pictures, Desert Wolf Productions, Michael Grandage Company
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Overview
Genius is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under History, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Pinewood Pictures, Desert Wolf Productions, Michael Grandage Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A 1920s editor grapples with a massive unknown manuscript that could redefine literature.”
- Authentic 1920s New York atmosphere
- Insightful look at a famed literary editor
- Compelling period drama storytelling
- Pacing may feel deliberate for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy thoughtful historical dramas about the literary world.
The PG-13 rated film presents mature themes in a period drama setting, suitable for older teens and adults.
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What is the central premise of Genius?
The story follows editor Max Perkins in 1920s New York as he discovers a sprawling manuscript by an unknown writer, believing he has found a literary genius.
When and where does the film take place?
It is set in New York during the 1920s.
Who is the main character?
The film centers on Max Perkins, a literary editor known for signing Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What genre does the movie belong to?
Genius is classified as a historical drama.
Is the film appropriate for younger audiences?
Rated PG-13, it is generally suitable for mature teenagers and adults.
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