Movie

A Beautiful Mind

“He saw the world in a way no one could have imagined.”

★ 7.9(11,122)20012h 15m

A Beautiful Mind is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ron Howard
Release date: 2001-12-14
Runtime: 2h 15m
Language: English
Box office: $316,791,257
Budget: $58,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

A Beautiful Mind — trailer

About A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Ron Howard, starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 11,122 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Beautiful Mind in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Russell Crowe

John Nash

Jennifer Connelly

Alicia Nash

Ed Harris

William Parcher

Paul Bettany

Charles Herman

Christopher Plummer

Dr. Rosen

Adam Goldberg

Richard Sol

Josh Lucas

Martin Hansen

Anthony Rapp

Bender

Jason Gray-Stanford

Ainsley Neilson

Judd Hirsch

Helinger

Austin Pendleton

Thomas King

Vivien Cardone

Marcee

Themes & keywords

schizophreniabased on novel or booklove of one's lifeself-discoveryprofessorparanoiamathematicsmassachusettsmathematicianeconomic theoryprinceton universitynobel prizemathematical theoremdelusiongenius

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Beautiful Mind in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream A Beautiful Mind on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is A Beautiful Mind on Netflix?+

Yes — A Beautiful Mind is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is A Beautiful Mind?+

A Beautiful Mind has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Who stars in A Beautiful Mind?+

A Beautiful Mind stars Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany and Christopher Plummer.

When did A Beautiful Mind come out?+

A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 movie directed by Ron Howard.

What genre is A Beautiful Mind?+

A Beautiful Mind is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed A Beautiful Mind?+

A Beautiful Mind was directed by Ron Howard.