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Proof

2005·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The biggest risk in life is not taking one.

Catherine is a woman in her late twenties who is strongly devoted to her father, Robert, a brilliant and well-known mathematician whose grip on reality is beginning to slip away. As Robert descends into madness, Catherine begins to wonder if she may have inherited her father's mental illness along with his mathematical genius.
Psychological DramaMental IllnessFamily SecretsGenius vs. MadnessCharacter-DrivenIntriguing PlotStrong PerformancesIntellectual

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Proof legally?

Proof is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Proof worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Proof rated?

PG-13

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

How long is Proof?

1 h 40 min

Proof runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Proof?

Critics63
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Proof much the same way.

Was Proof a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

What language is Proof in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Proof?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Proof in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Proof use?

Don't You Dare Pity Me!Keeping Secrets SucksClingy Jealous GirlOblivious PervertStalker ShrineAll Love Is UnrequitedSingle-Target SexualityDeaf ComposerLove TriangleAccidental MurderToyota TripwireSuddenly Shoutingand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Proof, including Don't You Dare Pity Me!, Keeping Secrets Sucks, Clingy Jealous Girl.