Where to Watch Genius (2016) in the US

What it's about

When, one day in 1929, writer Thomas Wolfe decided to keep the appointment made by Max Perkins, editor at Scribner's, he had no illusions: his manuscript would be turned down as had invariably been the case. But, to his happy amazement, his novel, which was to become "Look Homeward, Angel," was accepted for publication. The only trouble was that it was overlong (by 300 pages) and had to be reduced. Although reluctant to see his poetic prose trimmed, Wolfe agreed and was helped by Perkins, who had become a true friend, with the result that it instantly became a favorite with the critics and a best seller. Success was even greater in 1935 when "Of Time and the River" appeared, but the fight for reducing Wolfe's logorrheic written expression had been even harder, with the novel originally at 5,000 pages. Perkins managed to cut 90,000 words from the book, and with bitterness ultimately taking its toll, the relationships between the two men gradually deteriorated. Wolfe did not feel grateful to Perkins any longer but had started resenting him for owing his success to him.

Cast and crew

Director

Michael Grandage

Writer

John Logan, A. Scott Berg

Starring

Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman

Details

Release date

Jun 10, 2016

Language

English, Spanish

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Box office

$1,361,045

Awards

1 win & 6 nominations total

Where to Watch Genius (2016) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Genius in the United States?

Genius is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, to rent, or to buy in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Lionsgate+ (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video. Buy the movie on Fandango at Home.

Can I stream Genius or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Lionsgate+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video. Buy the movie on Fandango at Home.

Can I watch Genius for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD).