# A Beautiful Mind (2001)

> A gifted mathematician fights paranoia, isolation, and the fragility of perception while pursuing intellectual greatness and sustaining a life with the woman he loves.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/360

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Ron Howard
- Cast: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany, Christopher Plummer, Adam Goldberg, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268978/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, harrowing, romantic, prestige drama night, biopic marathon

## Synopsis

A journey of the mind and heart, where love triumphs over adversity and madness.

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