“Moving masterpiece” period drama based on a “gripping” true story lands new UK streaming home

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Ron Howard’s period drama A Beautiful Mind has landed a new streaming home in the UK.

Drawing inspiration from real-life events, the film “A Beautiful Mind” showcases Russell Crowe’s portrayal of mathematician John Nash. This compelling narrative follows Nash as he embarks on a challenging and personal quest for understanding about himself.

According to the summary, Nash was about to receive international recognition when he found himself caught up in a complex conspiracy. It’s now his loving spouse who has the crucial role in assisting him in this compelling tale that showcases bravery and victory.

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First debuting in 2001, this award-winning movie (which took home the Oscar for Best Picture) is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video as of June 9th. Enjoy!

Anyone who has not been an Amazon Prime subscriber within the last year or new subscribers are eligible for a complimentary 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

Alongside Crowe, a remarkable ensemble of actors such as Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer, and others lend their talent to the production.

The Doug Liman-directed movie, often praised for its excellence, received positive acclaim from critics. Currently, it boasts an impressive rating of 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 214 reviews.

According to About.com, Director Ron Howard skillfully crafted a heart-touching masterwork, expertly navigating the viewers through the life of John Forbes Nash Jr.

Empire Magazine described the movie as “exceptionally engaging,” indicating that if it were a work of fiction, it would exemplify exceptional storytelling, and indeed, it holds your attention tightly.

The review from Variety describes it as consistently captivating, offering a unique exploration of characters and venturing into the enigmatic boundary where genius and madness intertwine.

Entertainment Weekly commented: “Russell Crowe often portrays one of the strongest representations of mental illness that I’ve ever witnessed, making it difficult to distinguish between signs of illness and moments of complete sanity focused on creative work.

Not everyone held the same level of excitement towards the movie, with The Evening Standard stating: “A Beautiful Mind” doesn’t exactly offend one’s intelligence, but it tries hard to glorify the rare intellect while simultaneously reducing it to its most basic form.

A Beautiful Mind is streaming now on Prime Video.

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2025-06-10 17:19