Where to watch Genius in Japan
Genius is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 23 October 2026.
About Genius
Genius is a 2016 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Michael Grandage, starring Colin Firth, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 738 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Genius in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Genius trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
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
Lorna Doherty
Peggy Perkins
Makenna McBrierty
Nancy Perkins
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Genius in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Genius on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD.
Is Genius on Netflix?+
Genius is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Genius?+
Genius has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in Genius?+
Genius stars Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney and Guy Pearce.
When did Genius come out?+
Genius is a 2016 movie directed by Michael Grandage.
What genre is Genius?+
Genius is History and Drama film.
Who directed Genius?+
Genius was directed by Michael Grandage.
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