A Beautiful Mind Review (2001) — 77% Celluloid Score
Directed by Ron Howard · 2001 ·
A Beautiful Mind (2001) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (87%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch in Indonesia
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Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (74%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
- Celluloid Score 77% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
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Is A Beautiful Mind worth watching?
Yes — A Beautiful Mind earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Howard’s Oscar-winning math biopic remains Crowe’s prestige calling card in English-language search.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Audiences (87%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).
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.
Critic Reviews
A Beautiful Mind (2001) Review
★★★★☆
Ron Howard's A Beautiful Mind (2001) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.
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