Movie Details:
| Based on | A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography, Drama, Mystery |
| Release date | December 13, 2001 (Beverly Hills premiere) December 21, 2001 (United States) |
| Running time | 2hr 15min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Russell Crowe Ed Harris Jennifer Connelly Paul Bettany Adam Goldberg Judd Hirsch Josh Lucas Anthony Rapp Christopher Plummer |
| Directed by | Ron Howard |
| Screenplay by | Akiva Goldsman |
| Produced by | Brian Grazer Ron Howard |
| Cinematography by | Roger Deakins |
| Edited by | Daniel P. Hanley Mike Hill |
| Music by | James Horner |
| Production Company | Universal Pictures DreamWorks Pictures Imagine Entertainment |
| Distributor | Universal Pictures (North America) DreamWorks Pictures (International) |
Cast & Characters:
- Russell Crowe as John Nash
- Jennifer Connelly as Alicia Nash
- Ed Harris as William Parcher
- Christopher Plummer as Dr. Rosen
- Paul Bettany as Charles Herman
- Adam Goldberg as Richard Sol
- Josh Lucas as Martin Hansen
- Anthony Rapp as Bender
- Jason Gray-Stanford as Ainsley Neilson
- Judd Hirsch as Hellinger
- Austin Pendleton as Thomas King
- Vivien Cardone as Marcee Herman
- Killian, Christian, and Daniel Coffinet-Crean as Baby
Storyline:
From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash, Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally – late in life – received the Nobel Prize.
About Movie:
A Beautiful Mind is an American biographical drama directed by Ron Howard, based on the life of mathematician and Nobel Laureate John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe. The screenplay, written by Akiva Goldsman, is adapted from Sylvia Nasar’s 1998 biography of Nash. The cast includes Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, and Christopher Plummer.
Originally, Ron Howard had planned to direct a different film about schizophrenia, Laws of Madness, based on Michael Laudor’s life. However, after Laudor tragically killed his fiancée, the project was canceled, leading Howard to focus on Nash’s story instead.
Several actors were considered for the role of John Nash, including Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, but Crowe ultimately secured the part. Jennifer Connelly was cast as Alicia Nash after several high-profile actresses, including Rachel Weisz and Charlize Theron, either turned down or auditioned for the role.
Filming took place 90% chronologically, with multiple scenes shot on Princeton University’s campus and other locations, including Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Howard made the creative choice to introduce Nash’s hallucinations first through sound and then visually to align with Nash’s perspective.
Released on December 21, 2001, A Beautiful Mind became a critical and commercial success, grossing over $313 million worldwide. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress for Connelly, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It also received nominations for Best Actor (Crowe), Best Film Editing, Best Makeup, and Best Original Score.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $58 million |
| Domestic Opening | $367,151 |
| Domestic Collection | $170,742,341 |
| International Collection | $146,048,916 |
| Worldwide Collection | $316,791,257 |
