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Adventures of a Mathematician

2021·Movie
1h 42min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

When science lost its innocence.

The warmhearted story of Polish immigrant and mathematician Stan Ulam, who moved to the U.S. in the 1930s. Stan deals with the difficult losses of family and friends all while helping to create the hydrogen bomb and the first computer.
Biographical DramaMathematician's LifeHistorical ContextFamily and FriendshipScientific DiscoveryEmotional LossSlow-Burn NarrativeThought-ProvokingPolish Immigrant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Adventures of a Mathematician legally?

Adventures of a Mathematician is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Adventures of a Mathematician worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Adventures of a Mathematician?

1 h 42 min

Adventures of a Mathematician runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Adventures of a Mathematician based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Adventures of a Mathematician?

Critics56
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see Adventures of a Mathematician much the same way.

What language is Adventures of a Mathematician in?

EnglishPolish

It was made in English, with some Polish. Produced in Germany, Poland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Adventures of a Mathematician?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Adventures of a Mathematician in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.