A Beautiful Mind

PG-13

Released Jan 4, 2002

2 hr. 15 min.

Biography

Drama

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A human drama inspired by events in the life of John Forbes Nash Jr., and in part based on the biography "A Beautiful Mind" by Sylvia Nasar. 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.

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The well-acted A Beautiful Mind is both a moving love story and a revealing look at mental illness.

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Ionela C

Just saw it today 20th 2024 April loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Mate P

A Beautiful Mind is a great movie. It's really emotionally driven by the second half. There is a big reveal in the middle of the film, which shocked me. But if I think it over, I should have seen it coming, because there were some things I didn't like about the acting (eye movement), some weird stuff regarding Ed Harris's character. So everything was clear to me in the end, which elevates the experience for me. Both Russel Crowe and Jennifer Connelly gave amazing acting performances. The cinematography was a little strange in some places and the movie really slowed down before the last 15 minutes. That's the only bad thing I can say about this movie, so it really deserves a 9/10.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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Johannes S

The story of Jon Nash Jr. is nothing short of amazing. So is this movie with outstanding acting by Crowe and Connelly with the latter earning an Academy Award for her work.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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Ray B

I love this movie. Russell Crowe was amazing, and the movie held my attention the entire time. One of the few films I will watch again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/05/23

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Another classic Crowe acting performance. His best? Close but no cigar. Gladiator won’t be topped acting or movie wise. Nevertheless, fantastic biopic. Jennifer Connelly brought the heat as well. Acting and looks! All around great movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/06/23

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David H

I can think of no better example of how laughable and irrelevant movie critics are than this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/23

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Ron Howard

Director

Russell Crowe

John Nash

Ed Harris

Parcher

Jennifer Connelly

Alicia Nash

Paul Bettany

Charles

Adam Goldberg

Sol

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Jonathan Romney

Independent on Sunday

Ultimately the message is banal and rather repellent: brainwork wrecks your health.

Feb 28, 2018

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Philip Kerr

New Statesman

Crowe is called upon to do not much more than stare solicitously at the heavens, from where inspiration duly arrives, to the accompaniment of some predictably celestial music.

Oct 21, 2014

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Christy Lemire

Associated Press

A Beautiful Mind is Howard's best movie, and easily one of the best movies of the year.

Feb 4, 2014

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

When I think of the phrase “Oscar bait,” an expression I’m honestly not fond of, Ron Howard’s A Beautiful Mind is the first movie I always think of.

Jun 27, 2023

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Catherine Springer

CathsFilmForum.com

Nash's character is perfectly suited to Crowe's ability to charm and confuse at the same moment.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Its inspirational qualities to read more about the real John Nash (and all the things omitted from this biopic) might be the only lasting effect.

Rated: 4/10

Sep 25, 2020

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Synopsis

A human drama inspired by events in the life of John Forbes Nash Jr., and in part based on the biography "A Beautiful Mind" by Sylvia Nasar. 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.

Director: Ron Howard
Executive Producer: Todd Hallowell, Karen Kehela Sherwood
Screenwriter: Akiva Goldsman, Sylvia Nasar
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: DreamWorks, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Scene of Violence|Intense Thematic Material|Sexual Content)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 4, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $170.7M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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