Genius
“Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-18
Top Cast
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Colin Firth
Max Perkins
Jude Law
Thomas Wolfe
Nicole Kidman
Aline Bernstein
Laura Linney
Louise Saunders
Guy Pearce
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Dominic West
Ernest Hemingway
Vanessa Kirby
Zelda Fitzgerald
Demetri Goritsas
John Wheelock
Harry Attwell
Assistant Editor
Angela Sant'Albano
Bertha Perkins
Eve Bracken
Zippy Perkins
Gillian Hanna
Julia Wolfe
Corey Johnson
John Wheelock
Miquel Brown
Eleanor, Perkins' Maid
Rosy Benjamin
Scribner's Staff
Elaine Caulfield
Mabel Wolfe
Richard Dempsey
Director
Katya Watson
Jane Perkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 10, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 9, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Grandage
- Screenplay & Story
- John Logan
- Original Score
- Adam Cork
- Original Title
- Genius
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.7M
- Production Studios
- Pinewood Pictures, Desert Wolf Productions, Michael Grandage Company, Riverstone Pictures, Summit Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Grandage
John Logan, A. Scott Berg
Adam Cork
Ben Davis
Chris Dickens
James Bierman, John Logan, Michael Grandage, James J. Bagley, A. Scott Berg
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Grandage
Director
James Bierman
Producer
John Logan
Producer
Michael Grandage
Producer
Chris Dickens
Editor
Mark Digby
Production Design
Adam Cork
Original Music Composer
Ben Davis
Director of Photography
Jane Petrie
Costume Design
John Logan
Screenplay
Tracey Seaward
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genius
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Genius?
The principal cast of Genius includes Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce.
When was Genius released and how long is it?
Genius was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Genius make at the box office?
Genius grossed $5.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Genius?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Genius was composed by Adam Cork.
Is Genius based on a book or true story?
Genius is adapted from the following source material: Book: "A. Scott Berg", Novel: "A. Scott Berg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Genius?
Genius holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).