# The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016)

> A self-taught mathematical prodigy from colonial India fights poverty, prejudice, and academic convention to prove his theories at Cambridge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/228321

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Matt Brown
- Cast: Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons, Toby Jones, Devika Bhise, Stephen Fry, Kevin McNally, Jeremy Northam, Anthony Calf
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787524/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, earnest, inspirational, historical drama night, mathematics film marathon

## Synopsis

An extraordinary mind battles cultural and academic barriers in pursuit of mathematical greatness.

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