Which 2001 biographical film about mathematician John Nash stars Russell Crowe?

The 2001 biographical film about mathematician John Nash starring Russell Crowe is A Beautiful Mind. Directed by Ron Howard, it dramatizes Nash's extraordinary mathematical career, his struggle with schizophrenia, and his long path back toward stability and recognition.

The screenplay by Akiva Goldsman was adapted from Sylvia Nasar's 1998 biography. Nash's groundbreaking work in game theory helped reshape economics and other fields, and he later shared the 1994 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. The film turns those achievements into an emotional story about persistence, relationships, and the difference between mathematical insight and psychological certainty.

A Beautiful Mind is often mistaken for The Theory of Everything or The Imitation Game, which also depict brilliant mathematicians or scientists. It also takes substantial dramatic liberties: some characters and events are simplified or invented, and Nash's symptoms are portrayed differently from the historical record. Even so, the film won four Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress for Jennifer Connelly.