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The Man Who Knew Infinity

2016·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13

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The Man Who Knew Infinity fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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What does it take to prove the impossible?

Growing up poor in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar earns admittance to Cambridge University during WWI, where he becomes a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor, G.H. Hardy.
Biographical DramaMathematical GeniusCross-Cultural StruggleHistorical PeriodIntellectual JourneyAcademic MentorshipInspiring True StoryOvercoming AdversityThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Man Who Knew Infinity legally?

The Man Who Knew Infinity is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+ with Showtime, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man Who Knew Infinity worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man Who Knew Infinity rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Man Who Knew Infinity?

1 h 48 min

The Man Who Knew Infinity runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Man Who Knew Infinity based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man Who Knew Infinity?

Critics59
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate The Man Who Knew Infinity higher (72) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Man Who Knew Infinity a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$11 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is The Man Who Knew Infinity in?

EnglishSanskritTamil

It was made in English, with some Sanskrit, Tamil. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man Who Knew Infinity?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man Who Knew Infinity in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man Who Knew Infinity use?

Adaptational JerkassBollywood NerdFish out of WaterShipper on DeckAge LiftIgnored ExpertAdaptational AttractivenessHomoerotic SubtextHollywood HistoryObnoxious In-Laws

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Man Who Knew Infinity, including Adaptational Jerkass, Bollywood Nerd, Fish out of Water.