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Proof

2005·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic647.2Rotten Tomatoes62%59%

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An , mystery movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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

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Directed by:
John Madden
Written by:
Rebecca Miller, David Auburn
Produced by:
Alison Owen, John N. Hart, Jeffrey Sharp
Composed by:
Stephen Warbeck

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Proof

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Proof?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloKanopy

In the United States, Proof streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Proof worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Proof okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Proof plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Proof a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Don't You Dare Pity Me!, Keeping Secrets Sucks, and Clingy Jealous Girl.