A Beautiful Mind Review (2001) — 75% Celluloid Score
Directed by Ron Howard · 2001 ·
A Beautiful Mind (2001) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (87%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Apple TV+
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch A Beautiful Mind by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Japan | Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix, TV+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ |
| United States | Apple TV+ |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (74/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
- Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
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Is A Beautiful Mind worth watching?
Yes — A Beautiful Mind earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Howard’s Oscar-winning math biopic remains Crowe’s prestige calling card in English-language search.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (87%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).
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.
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Critic Reviews
A Beautiful Mind (2001) Review
★★★★☆
Ron Howard's A Beautiful Mind (2001) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.
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