A Beautiful Mind (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2001, A Beautiful Mind is a drama and romance film directed by Ron Howard, running about 135 minutes. “He saw the world in a way no one could have imagined.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Nash is a brilliant but asocial mathematician fighting schizophrenia. After he accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.
Who’s in it. A Beautiful Mind stars Russell Crowe as John Nash, Ed Harris as William Parcher, Jennifer Connelly as Alicia Nash and Paul Bettany as Charles Herman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, A Beautiful Mind has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $313.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Beautiful Mind page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Beautiful Mind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Beautiful Mind (2001)?
- In US, A Beautiful Mind is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Beautiful Mind worth watching?
- A Beautiful Mind holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Beautiful Mind?
- A Beautiful Mind stars Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany and Christopher Plummer.
- When was A Beautiful Mind released?
- A Beautiful Mind was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.