A Beautiful Mind
“He saw the world in a way no one could have imagined.”
Synopsis
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.
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John Nash Puts His Baby at RiskOfficial
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Russell Crowe
John Nash
Jennifer Connelly
Alicia Nash
Ed Harris
William Parcher
Paul Bettany
Charles Herman
Christopher Plummer
Dr. Rosen
Adam Goldberg
Richard Sol
Josh Lucas
Martin Hansen
Anthony Rapp
Bender
Jason Gray-Stanford
Ainsley Neilson
Judd Hirsch
Helinger
Austin Pendleton
Thomas King
Vivien Cardone
Marcee
Jillie Simon
Bar Co-Ed
Victor Steinbach
Professor Horner
Tanya Clarke
Becky
Thomas F. Walsh
Captain
Jesse Doran
General
Kent Cassella
Analyst
Release History & Theatrical Window
BASC Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$58M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$316.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.46x
+$258.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Akiva Goldsman, Sylvia Nasar, Will Jennings
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- A Beautiful Mind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $58M
- Worldwide Gross
- $316.8M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
Akiva Goldsman, Sylvia Nasar, Will Jennings
James Horner
Roger Deakins, David M. Dunlap
Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Ron Howard, Todd Hallowell, Brian Grazer, Karen Kehela Sherwood
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Howard
Producer
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Mike Hill
Editor
Brian Grazer
Producer
Ron Howard
Director
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin Scott Mack
Visual Effects Supervisor
Akiva Goldsman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Best Movie
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Beautiful Mind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Beautiful Mind about?
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.
Who directed A Beautiful Mind?
A Beautiful Mind was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in A Beautiful Mind?
The principal cast of A Beautiful Mind includes Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany, Christopher Plummer.
When was A Beautiful Mind released and how long is it?
A Beautiful Mind was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Beautiful Mind?
A Beautiful Mind had a reported production budget of $58M and grossed $316.8M at the worldwide box office (5.46 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Beautiful Mind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Beautiful Mind was composed by James Horner.
Is A Beautiful Mind based on a book or true story?
A Beautiful Mind is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Sylvia Nasar".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Beautiful Mind?
A Beautiful Mind holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).