A Beautiful Mind (2001)

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance

What to watch after A Beautiful Mind

• Cinderella Man (2005) — Ron Howard directed both
• Good Will Hunting (1997) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) — Same subject: love
• The Insider (1999) — Christopher Plummer and Russell Crowe appear in both
• American Beauty (1999)
• The Prestige (2006)