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Critic Katie Rife

The Man Who Knew Infinity is a pleasant surprise. [...] it’s kind of nice to see a movie more interested in intellectual sparring than the physical kind.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Andrew Lowry
rated 6

...born in to poverty in India, he was so obsessed with numbers that as a young man, his burgeoning talent helped him to talk his way into an accountancy job, before contacting Cambridge mathematician GH Hardy...

Read full review at Empire
Critic Eva Af Geijerstam
rated 6

...ett stabilt romantiserat drama om hur ett slags omedvetet och gudomligt inspirerat naturbarn domesticeras av brittisk vetenskap än det ger en förståelse av matematikens och oändlighetens poesi.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter
Critic Lotta Zachrisson
rated 6

…historien är fint skildrad…

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Critic Gustav Larsed
rated 6

The Man Who Knew Infinity bygger i grund och botten på en väldigt intressant berättelse. Det är även en hyfsat välgjord film med godkända skådespelarinsatser.

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Cast & Crew

Matt Brown
Director
Matt Brown
Writer
Stephen Fry
As Sir Francis Spring
Toby Jones
As Littlewood
Jeremy Irons
As G. H. Hardy
Richard Johnson
As Vice Master Henry Jackson
Kevin McNally
As Major MacMahon

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What is The Man Who Knew Infinity about? Toggle content

The Man Who Knew Infinity is a movie about the true story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a genius mathematician from India who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of mathematics. Despite facing poverty, racism, and personal struggles, Ramanujan's passion for mathematics led him to Cambridge University, where he worked with the renowned mathematician G.H. Hardy. Together, they explored new theories and formulas that would change the course of mathematics forever. The movie follows Ramanujan's journey from obscurity to recognition, showcasing his determination and brilliance in the face of adversity. With a fascinating cast of characters and a gripping storyline, The Man Who Knew Infinity is a must-watch for anyone interested in mathematics, history, or inspiring true stories.

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What movies are similar to The Man Who Knew Infinity? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Man Who Knew Infinity include Green Book, The Imitation Game, Hidden Figures, 1917, Ford v Ferrari, The Founder.

When was The Man Who Knew Infinity released in theaters? Toggle content

The Man Who Knew Infinity was released in theaters on May 5, 2016.