A Beautiful Mind

Also known as Beautiful Mind

2001 film by Ron Howard

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"A Beautiful Mind" is a 2001 film directed by Ron Howard that tells the story of a brilliant mathematician struggling with mental illness. The film explores themes of genius, perseverance, and human connection while dramatizing the real-life experiences of its subject.

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7.9

From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experiences it all. As a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, he made a groundbreaking discovery early in his career and stands on the brink of international acclaim. But as the handsome and arrogant Nash accepts secret work in cryptography, he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. His life takes a nightmarish turn and he soon finds himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery.

Released: 2001-12-14135 minDir: Ron HowardDrama, RomanceBudget: $58.0MBox office: $317M

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Cast

Russell Crowe as John Nash
Jennifer Connelly as Alicia Nash
Ed Harris as William Parcher
Paul Bettany as Charles Herman
Christopher Plummer as Dr. Rosen
Adam Goldberg as Richard Sol

Themes

schizophrenia
based on novel or book
love of one's life
self-discovery
professor
paranoia
mathematics
massachusetts
mathematician
economic theory

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Ratings

IMDb

8.2/10

1,052,138 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

74%

Metacritic

72/100

Year: 2001
Runtime: 135 min
Genres: Biography, Drama, Mystery
Rated: PG-13
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 37 wins & 69 nominations total

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Duration: 135
FilmAffinity ID: 326587
Official website: abeautifulmind.com

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publication date: 2001-00-00
title: A Beautiful Mind
box office: 313500000
capital cost: 58000000
review score: 8.2/10

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A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American biographical drama film about the mathematician John Nash who won a Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Nash's character was played by actor Russell Crowe. The film was directed by Ron Howard and based on a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, who adapted the 1998 biography by Sylvia Nasar. In addition to Crowe, the film's cast features Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, and Christopher Plummer in supporting roles. The story follows Nash's life and career as he struggles with the impact schizophrenia had on him.

A Beautiful Mind premiered in Beverly Hills on December 13, 2001 before being released theatrically in the United States on December 21, 2001, by Universal Pictures and internationally by DreamWorks Pictures (through United International Pictures). It received generally positive reviews and went on to gross $316.8 million worldwide against a $58 million budget, and won four Academy Awards, for Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Connelly). It was also nominated for Best Actor, Best Film Editing, Best Makeup, and Best Original Score.