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A Beautiful Mind (2001)

PG-13 | | Biography, Drama | 4 January 2002 (USA)
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After John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... John Nash
... Parcher
... Alicia Nash
... Dr. Rosen
... Charles
... Sol
... Hansen
... Bender
... Ainsley
... Helinger
... Thomas King
... Marcee
... Bar Co-Ed (as Jill M. Simon)
Victor Steinbach ... Professor Horner
... Becky
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From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash, Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally - late in life - received the Nobel Prize. Written by Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures

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mathematician | mental illness | conspiracy | game theory | nobel prize | See All (188) »

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Wenn die Realität sich gegen Dich verschworen hat, ist nichts mehr sicher... (If reality has ganged up on you, nothing is safe anymore...) See more »

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Biography | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense thematic material, sexual content and a scene of violence | See all certifications »

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Una mente brillante  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$58,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,501,096, 23 December 2001, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$170,742,341

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$313,542,341
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Trivia

As of 2018, Jennifer Connelly won Best Supporting Actress for this film from her only Academy Award nomination. See more »

Goofs

When Alicia calls Dr. Rosen about John's breakdown, he makes a house-call to their house. He was a psychiatrist at MacArthur Hospital (McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA), but drove all the way to Princeton, NJ where Alicia and John were living. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Helinger: Mathematicians won the war. Mathematicians broke the Japanese codes... and built the A-bomb. Mathematicians... like you. The stated goal of the Soviets is global Communism. In medicine or economics, in technology or space, battle lines are being drawn. To triumph, we need results. Publishable, applicable results. Now who among you will be the next Morse? The next Einstein? Who among you will be the vanguard of democracy, freedom, and discovery? Today, we bequeath America's future ...
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Connections

Referenced in Gilmore Girls: Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore? (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

All Love Can Be
Music by James Horner
Lyric by Will Jennings
Performed by Charlotte Church
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the movie end?
Q: Is it possible to read Nash's dissertation online?
Q: What is the origin of the pen ceremony?
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Direction makes it beautiful
5 September 2002 | by – See all my reviews

"A Beautiful Mind" is an exceptional story, but it is only and exceptional film because of its director. Ron Howard does an amazing job of engaging his audience, introducing a brilliant main character, and making the audience experience the reality of mental illness. This could have been an unbelievable story to which very people could relate; however, the directorial mastery Howard exhibits throughout allows the audience to accompany Nash on his journey and awareness of his illness. Anyone who has been close to the frailties of the human mind will appreciate how respectfully and honestly this film approaches the subject. Howard is able to portray all the complex reactions to mental illness while maintaining the humanity and dignity of the patient. Superbly directed, wonderfully acted by Crowe and cast, this film succeeds on every level.
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