A Beautiful Mind

2001 · 2h15 · Film

Directed by Ron Howard

Starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany, Christopher Plummer, Adam Goldberg, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Jason Gray-Stanford, Judd Hirsch

Ideal when you feel… Romantic

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.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Akiva Goldsman, Warren Drummond, Brick Mason

Music

James Horner

Cinematography

Roger Deakins, David M. Dunlap

Cast

Paul Bettany, Christopher Plummer, Adam Goldberg, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Jason Gray-Stanford, Judd Hirsch, Austin Pendleton, Vivien Cardone

Updated July 22, 2026

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