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A Beautiful Mind

2001PG-132h 15m7.9 / 10

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

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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Synopsis

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.

Cast, crew and production details

About A Beautiful Mind

Cast

Russell CroweJohn Nash
Jennifer ConnellyAlicia Nash
Ed HarrisWilliam Parcher
Paul BettanyCharles Herman
Christopher PlummerDr. Rosen
Adam GoldbergRichard Sol
Josh LucasMartin Hansen
Anthony RappBender

Credits

Directed by
Ron Howard
Written by
Akiva Goldsman

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$58M
Box office
$316.8M

Production

  • Universal PicturesUnited States
  • DreamWorks PicturesUnited States
  • Imagine EntertainmentUnited States

Themes

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