Where to watch Genius (2016) in the UK
Genius (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on Rakuten TV. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store. Last verified on 4 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.
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.
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Is Genius on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Genius (2016) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Genius (2016) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Disney+
No — Genius (2016) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Genius.
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Colin FirthMax Perkins -
Jude LawThomas Wolfe -
Nicole KidmanAline Bernstein -
Laura LinneyLouise Saunders -
Guy PearceF. Scott Fitzgerald -
Dominic WestErnest Hemingway -
Vanessa KirbyZelda Fitzgerald -
Demetri GoritsasJohn Wheelock
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Genius — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Genius for free in the UK?
Genius (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Rakuten TV in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Genius?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Genius?
Yes. Genius can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Genius on Netflix in the UK?
No — Genius (2016) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Is Genius on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Genius (2016) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
Is Genius on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Genius (2016) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Rakuten TV instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
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