Movies like A Beautiful Mind

Like A Beautiful Mind, Good Will Hunting tells the story of a mathematical genius with emotional and social struggles. Matt Damon stars as Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT with a hidden talent for mathematics, but who needs help from a psychologist, played by Robin Williams, to find direction in his life.

The Social Network is a contemporary tale of genius, ambition, and success, where Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg, creates the social media phenomenon Facebook. The movie delves into the complex interpersonal dynamics and ethical dilemmas faced by young pioneers in the digital age.

Featuring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, Rain Man is about an autistic savant and his brother who embark on a cross-country journey that leads to personal growth and mutual understanding. The film's exploration of unique intellectual abilities alongside personal connection resonates with the themes in A Beautiful Mind.

Darren Aronofsky's Pi is a psychological thriller about a mathematician's obsession with number theory which leads him down a spiral of self-destructive behavior. Its dark and intense portrayal of a mind consumed by numbers offers a grittier take on the theme of intellectual brilliance and instability.

Shine captures the life of pianist David Helfgott, who shares with John Nash the journey through mental illness and the struggle to maintain relationships while nurturing a phenomenal talent. Geoffrey Rush's portrayal of Helfgott earned him an Academy Award, and audiences who appreciate stories of troubled genius will find Shine gripping.