# A Beautiful Mind (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/a-beautiful-mind-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 74% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Ron Howard |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 135 min |

## Quick answer

A Beautiful Mind (2001) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Howard’s Oscar-winning math biopic remains Crowe’s prestige calling card in English-language search. Metascore 72/100. Directed by Ron Howard.

## Critics consensus

Howard’s Oscar-winning math biopic remains Crowe’s prestige calling card in English-language search.

## 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.

## Cast

Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany, Christopher Plummer, Adam Goldberg, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is A Beautiful Mind worth watching?**
A Beautiful Mind holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Howard’s Oscar-winning math biopic remains Crowe’s prestige calling card in English-language search.

**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 (2001) was directed by Ron Howard.

**What is the Celluloid Score of A Beautiful Mind?**
77% — the average of five public sources: critics 74%, audience 87%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

**Where can I watch A Beautiful Mind?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the A Beautiful Mind page for current options.

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