Proof
“The biggest risk in life is not taking one.”
Synopsis
Catherine is a woman in her late twenties who is strongly devoted to her father, Robert, a brilliant and well-known mathematician whose grip on reality is beginning to slip away. As Robert descends into madness, Catherine begins to wonder if she may have inherited her father's mental illness along with his mathematical genius.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Proof | 'Save It' (HD) - Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal | MIRAMAXOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2016-11-30
Top Cast
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Catherine Llewellyn
Anthony Hopkins
Robert Llewellyn
Jake Gyllenhaal
Harold 'Hal' Dobbs
Hope Davis
Claire Llewellyn
Danny McCarthy
Cop
Tobiasz Daszkiewicz
Limo Driver
Gary Houston
Professor Barrow
Leigh Zimmerman
Friend at Party
Colin Stinton
Theoretical Physicist
Leland Burnett
Band Vocalist
John Keefe
University Friend
Chipo Chung
University Friend
C. Gerod Harris
University Friend
Roshan Seth
Professor Bhandari
Anne Wittman
Friend at Party
Lolly Susi
Airport Check-In Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 2, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.38x
-$12.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Madden
- Screenplay & Story
- David Auburn, Rebecca Miller
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- Proof
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, Endgame Entertainment, Hart-Sharp Entertainment, Inside Track
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Madden
David Auburn, Rebecca Miller
Stephen Warbeck
Alwin H. Küchler
Mick Audsley
Julie Goldstein, John N. Hart, Robert Kessel, Alison Owen, Jeffrey Sharp
Department Leadership Roster
John Madden
Director
John N. Hart
Producer
Robert Kessel
Producer
Alison Owen
Producer
Jeffrey Sharp
Producer
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Alwin H. Küchler
Director of Photography
Mick Audsley
Editor
Alice Normington
Production Design
Jill Taylor
Costume Design
David Auburn
Screenplay
Rebecca Miller
Screenplay
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 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Proof
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Proof about?
Catherine is a woman in her late twenties who is strongly devoted to her father, Robert, a brilliant and well-known mathematician whose grip on reality is beginning to slip away. As Robert descends into madness, Catherine begins to wonder if she may have inherited her father's mental illness along with his mathematical genius.
Who directed Proof?
Proof was directed by John Madden.
Who stars in Proof?
The principal cast of Proof includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hope Davis, Danny McCarthy.
When was Proof released and how long is it?
Proof was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Proof?
Proof had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $7.5M at the worldwide box office (0.38 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Proof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Proof was composed by Stephen Warbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Proof?
Proof holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).