“A Beautiful Mind” is a biographical drama film released in 2001, directed by Ron Howard and starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, and Ed Harris. The movie is based on the life of mathematician John Nash, who suffered from schizophrenia.

The film follows Nash’s life from his days as a graduate student at Princeton University, where he develops a revolutionary economic theory, to his struggles with paranoid schizophrenia, which causes him to imagine people and events that aren’t real.

Despite his illness, Nash eventually earns the Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on game theory. The movie explores themes such as the nature of genius, the power of the human mind, and the struggle to overcome mental illness.

The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including four Academy Awards, for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress. It remains a beloved classic, and its portrayal of Nash’s life has inspired many people to pursue their passions despite the obstacles they face.