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Movie Info

Release Date: December 14, 2001
Runtime: 135 minutes
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $58,000,000
Revenue: $316,791,257
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
74%
Tomatometer
72
72/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.9/10
TMDB
10,954 votes
8.2/10
IMDb
1,052,069 votes
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A Beautiful Mind

2001

"Unlocking brilliance, battling shadows within the mind."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Una mente brillante? 🇫🇷 FR: Un homme d'exception? 🇵🇹 PT: Uma Mente Brilhante? 🇨🇳 ZH: 美麗心靈? 🇷🇺 RU: Игры разума?
Drama Romance 135 min 8.2/10

Awards & Recognition

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6 Wins
6 Nominations
12 Total
Oscars
3 1 nom.
Golden Globes
1 1 nom.
BAFTA
2 1 nom.
SAG Awards
3 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2002 Oscars Best Picture Ron Howard Winner
2002 Oscars Best Director Ron Howard Winner
2002 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Russell Crowe Winner
2002 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Russell Crowe Winner
2002 BAFTA Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly Winner
2002 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly Winner
2002 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Paul Bettany Nominated
2002 BAFTA Best Film Ron Howard Nominated
2002 Oscars Best Actor Russell Crowe Nominated
2002 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Jennifer Connelly Nominated
2002 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Ed Harris Nominated
2001 Golden Globes Best Director Ron Howard Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
2002 Oscars Best Picture Ron Howard
2002 Oscars Best Director Ron Howard
2002 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Russell Crowe
2002 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Russell Crowe
2002 BAFTA Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly
2002 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly
Year Festival Category Winner
2002 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Paul Bettany
2002 BAFTA Best Film Ron Howard
2001 Golden Globes Best Director Ron Howard
2002 Oscars Best Actor Russell Crowe
2002 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Jennifer Connelly
2002 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Ed Harris

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $58,000,000
Revenue: $316,791,257
Profit $258,791,257
ROI +446.2% (5.5x)

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A Beautiful Mind is directed by Ron Howard .

Cast of A Beautiful Mind

Russell Crowe as John Nash in A Beautiful Mind
Russell Crowe
John Nash
Jennifer Connelly as Alicia Nash in A Beautiful Mind
Jennifer Connelly
Alicia Nash
Ed Harris as William Parcher in A Beautiful Mind
Ed Harris
William Parcher
Paul Bettany as Charles Herman in A Beautiful Mind
Paul Bettany
Charles Herman

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Directors

Ron Howard - Director in A Beautiful Mind
Ron Howard
Director

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 576 #based on true story 279 #dramatic 116 #intense 115 #anxious 56 #tragic 53 #paranoia 47 #love of one's life 47 #professor 27 #paranoid 18 #questioning 18 #self-discovery 14 #based on real person 12 #massachusetts 11 #delusion 10

Trivia & Fun Facts about A Beautiful Mind

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  • The film was shot primarily in and around Princeton University, which served as both a filming location and a backdrop that mirrored Nash's academic journey.

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  • Russell Crowe's portrayal of John Nash required significant preparation, including studying Nash's life and mental health challenges, to accurately depict the character's complexities.

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  • During a scene in a classroom, a student can be seen wearing a t-shirt with the logo of the University of Chicago, where Nash studied, despite the film being set at Princeton.

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  • Ron Howard directed 'A Beautiful Mind' after previously collaborating with actor Ed Harris in 'Apollo 13', showcasing their strong professional relationship.

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  • The film's score, composed by James Horner, incorporates a sense of isolation and tension, reflecting Nash's internal struggles and the emotional depth of his journey.

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