A Beautiful Mind

Year

2001

Duration

129 minutes

Genres

Biopics, Drama

Language

English

Member rating

67 Reviews

Members rating breakdown

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

2 Star

1 Star

View all reviews

Leader rating

This film has not been rated by a club leader yet. Be the first to rate this film.

Start an Into Film Club or Log in to rate this film

Synopsis

The true story of mathematical genius John Nash, as told by director Ron Howard. Nash has the ability to solve the most complex equations, but as he rises to new levels of understanding, other problems begin to plague him. Finally diagnosed with schizophrenia, Nash battles to overcome his condition and his personal demons with the love of his loyal wife. Russell Crowe gives a brilliant performance as the troubled Nash in this powerful drama.

Director/s

Ron Howard

Cast (in alphabetical order)

To order this film you need to be logged in as a club leader

Classification

Find out more on the BBFC website

Resources To Use With This Film

The Theory of Everything: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at The Theory of Everything (2014), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Suitable for 14–16

1 ppt

View resource

Related Films

Good Will Hunting(1997)

Warm and emotional drama about a working class man hiding a remarkable talent for maths.

57 reviews

Certificate

14+ years 121 mins

Creation(2009)

The story of the man behind the theory of evolution and how his greatest work was written against a backdrop of tragedy.

46 reviews

Certificate

11+ years 103 mins

Shine(1996)

Inspiring film about a musical genius pushed by his parents to succeed as a pianist but descending into a dark world of mental illness.

0 reviews

Certificate

11+ years 101 mins

Pi(1998)

Stylish, neatly constructed film about a maths genius who's sure he's close to discovering the key to everything and that hostile forces are watching.

11 reviews

Certificate

14+ years 84 mins

Rate this film

Club Leaders can rate films! Help other club leaders decide if this film is suitable for use in their film club by giving it a rating.

Create a film Club or Log in to rate this film

Sort reviews by

Viewing 0 of 0 Reviews found.

Using Film to Support Mental Health

03 Apr 2017 BY Richard Warden

With Mental Health Awareness Week in May, the Mental Health Foundation's Richard Warden talks about how film can be used to encourage good mental health.

Reading time 4 mins

View Article

Viewing 0 of 0 related items.

A Beautiful Mind

Year

Duration

Genres

Language

Member rating

Leader rating

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Classification

Resources To Use With This Film

The Theory of Everything: Film Guide

Related Films

Good Will Hunting(1997)

Creation(2009)

Shine(1996)

Pi(1998)

Rate this film

Reviews (67)

Into Film Clubs

Do I Need a Licence?

How do Into Film Clubs work?

Training

You may also be interested in...

Using Film to Support Mental Health

03 Apr 2017 BY Richard Warden

What our educators say