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Barbaric Genius

6.52012MovieDocumentary

The remarkable story of John Healy's rise from wino and street thief to chess master and award-winning author.

DirectorPaul Duane

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Cast · Directed by Paul Duane

JH
John Healy
Self

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Barbaric Genius — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barbaric Genius?

Barbaric Genius is streaming on GuideDoc in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Barbaric Genius on Netflix?

No, Barbaric Genius is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on GuideDoc.

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No, Barbaric Genius isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on GuideDoc instead.

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Barbaric Genius is available on GuideDoc in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.