The true story of prominent mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. is the subject of this biographical drama from director Ron Howard. Russell Crowe stars as the brilliant but arrogant and conceited professor Nash. The prof seems guaranteed a rosy future in the early '50s after he marries beautiful student Alicia (Jennifer Connelly) and makes a remarkable advancement in the foundations of "game theory," which carries him to the brink of international acclaim. Soon after, John is visited by Agent William Parcher (Ed Harris), from the CIA, who wants to recruit him for code-breaking activities. But evidence suggests that Nash's perceptions of reality are cloudy at best; he is struggling to maintain his tenuous hold on sanity, and Alicia suspects a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. Battling decades of illness with the loyal Alicia by his side, Nash is ultimately able to gain some control over his mental state, and eventually goes on to triumphantly win the Nobel Prize. Based loosely on the book of the same name by Sylvia Nasar, A Beautiful Mind (2001) co-stars Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer, and Judd Hirsch.~Karl Williams
Features
Feature commentary with director Ron Howard
Feature commentary with screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
Deleted scenes with director's commentary
Production notes
Cast and filmmakers
Director
Ron Howard
Writer
Akiva Goldsman
Cast
Russell CroweJohn Forbes Nash, Jr.
Jennifer ConnellyAlicia Nash
Ed HarrisWilliam Parcher
Paul BettanyCharles Herman
Judd HirschHelinger
Josh LucasHansen
Anthony RappBender
Christopher PlummerDr. Rosen
Austin PendletonThomas King
Jason Gray-StanfordAinsley
Vivien CardoneMarcee
Crew
Brian GrazerProducer
Ron HowardProducer
Roger DeakinsCinematographer
James HornerComposer (Music Score)
Daniel HanleyEditor
Michael HillEditor
Wynn P. ThomasProduction Designer
Robert GuerraArt Director
Maureen PeyrotCo-producer
Aldric La'Auli PorterAssociate Producer
Karen KehelaExecutive Producer
Todd HallowellExecutive Producer
Rita RyackCostume Designer
Aldric La'Auli PorterFirst Assistant Director
Jane JenkinsCasting
Janet HirshensonCasting
Chic Ciccolini IIISupervising Sound Editor
David M. DunlapAdditional Cinematography
Todd HallowellSecond Unit Director
Details
Genre
Drama
Subgenre
Biopic [feature],Psychological Drama,Marriage Drama
This movie has always been one of my favorites. All of the actors deliver wonderful performances that truly seem to capture accurate portrails of the feelings one would have in dealing with mental illness. The movie is quite serious which makes the lighthearted and happy moments all the more treasured. The music is also phenomenal! It’s one of the few movie soundtracks that gets stuck in my head and completely captures the emotions of the movie. A++
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great movie!
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This was a great movie! Very happy with this purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful movie
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This movie is perfect for the people that were born to stand out in life! This true story is inspirational. Be who you are called to be. Have a beautiful mind
I only have praise for this movie. Truly depicts what have the disease is like. The film allows novice mental health workers to experience the issue. One must remember when the film was made and the mental health tools which were available then. Also, note the “compassion” of the family, friends, and co-workers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mesmerizing!!!
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Excellent drama! Crowe is outstanding! A keeper! And ooooooh that ending! Wow!
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