A Beautiful Mind
A gifted mathematician makes a breakthrough in game theory, but secret work in cryptography pulls him into a conspiracy that may be a delusion.
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About the film
He saw the world in a way no one could have imagined.
What it’s about
John Nash is a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician. Early in his career, he produces a groundbreaking piece of work in game theory that nearly brings him international fame. At the same time, he accepts secret work in cryptography and becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. His life takes a nightmarish turn, and he finds himself on a painful journey of self-discovery.
What hooks you
Russell Crowe plays John Nash, with Ed Harris as the shadowy Parcher and Jennifer Connelly as Alicia Nash. Ron Howard directed, and the film won four Oscars. It is based on the life of a real mathematician, and the catalogue notes describe it as a biographical drama about a genius in the grip of hallucinations.
Who it’s for
It is a good pick for those who like psychological tension built around an unreliable view of reality, and for viewers drawn to biographical stories of extraordinary minds under strain.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2001
- Running time
- 2h 15min
- Age rating
- 13+
- MPAA
- PG-13
- World premiere
- Dec 13, 2001
×5.4box office to budget
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 1,274 votesCreative team
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Trivia
All facts 10
- Two producers competed for the right to adapt John Nash's life for the screen. Brian Grazer won this dispute, while Scott Rudin lost.
- The Harvard scenes were actually filmed at Manhattan College.
- The directing job was initially offered to Robert Redford, but he was unhappy with the shooting schedule.
- Many actors were considered for the role of John Nash: Bruce Willis, Kevin Costner, John Travolta, Tom Cruise, John Cusack, Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr., Nicolas Cage, Johnny Depp, Ralph Fiennes, Jared Leto, Brad Pitt, Alec Baldwin, Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Guy Pearce, Matthew Broderick, Gary Oldman, and Keanu Reeves.
- The love scene between the characters played by Crowe and Connelly was cut from the final version of the film.
- John Nash (played in the film by Russell Crowe) was invited to the set to help the actors portray their roles more authentically. Russell Crowe later admitted that he was fascinated by the way John moved his hands and tried to do the same during filming.
Awards and nominations
11 wins · 13 nominations
- 4 wins Academy Awards
- 4 wins Golden Globe Awards
- 2 wins BAFTA Awards
- 1 win Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Best Film Ron Howard, Brian Grazer Academy Awards · 2002
- Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Awards · 2002
- Best Director Ron Howard Academy Awards · 2002
- Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly Academy Awards · 2002
- Best Actor (Drama) Russell Crowe Golden Globe Awards · 2002
- Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly Golden Globe Awards · 2002
Also nominated Golden Eagle Awards1 MTV Movie & TV Awards1
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