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A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind

He saw the world in a way no one could have imagined.

20017.92h 15m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ron Howard
Written by Akiva Goldsman, Sylvia Nasar, Will Jennings
Produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer
Box OfficeBudget: $58.0MRevenue: $316.8M

Top Cast

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

John Nash

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Alicia Nash

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

William Parcher

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany

Charles Herman

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Dr. Rosen

Adam Goldberg

Adam Goldberg

Richard Sol

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Martin Hansen

Anthony Rapp

Anthony Rapp

Bender

Jason Gray-Stanford

Jason Gray-Stanford

Ainsley Neilson

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Helinger

Themes & Keywords

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About A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind is a drama, romance film released in 2001 exploring themes of schizophrenia, based on novel or book, love of one's life, self-discovery, professor, paranoia. Directed by Ron Howard, it stars Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris. 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.

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