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Release Date:
4 January 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
The Only Thing Greater Than the Power of the Mind is the Courage of the Heart morePlot:
After a brilliant but asocial mathematician accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn to the nightmarish. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 27 wins & 49 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(132 articles)
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Direction makes it beautiful moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Russell Crowe | ... | John Nash |
 | Ed Harris | ... | Parcher |
 | Jennifer Connelly | ... | Alicia Nash |
 | Christopher Plummer | ... | Dr. Rosen |
 | Paul Bettany | ... | Charles |
 | Adam Goldberg | ... | Sol |
 | Josh Lucas | ... | Hansen |
 | Anthony Rapp | ... | Bender |
 | Jason Gray-Stanford | ... | Ainsley |
 | Judd Hirsch | ... | Helinger |
 | Austin Pendleton | ... | Thomas King |
 | Vivien Cardone | ... | Marcee |
 | Jillie Simon | ... | Bar Co-Ed (as Jill M. Simon) |
 | Victor Steinbach | ... | Professor Horner |
 | Tanya Clarke | ... | Becky |
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Rated PG-13 for intense thematic material, sexual content and a scene of violence.Parents Guide:
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135 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Malaysia:U | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:PG (Alberta) | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Ireland:12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #38595) | Iceland:12MOVIEmeter: 
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The problem that John Nash writes on the blackboard in his lecture is a real one (unlike in other movies, where math on boards is usually either too simple or fake). There is an important theorem in mathematical physics that directly says the answer to this is 1. Later, when he discusses the problem with Alicia, he makes additional restrictions for the solution, without which the problem is much harder, so he is pretty confident she didn't solve it. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: In 1951 Nash drinks from a paper cup with the "recycled" symbol on it. The symbol didn't come into use until much later. moreQuotes:
[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...
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Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 moreFAQ
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"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.