Topic: Mathematics

Direction Chuck Lorre · Bill Prady · Mark Cendrowski · Anthony Rich

Cast Johnny Galecki · Jim Parsons · Kaley Cuoco · Simon Helberg

Synopsis The Big Bang Theory (TV Series) (2007) is a beloved sitcom that aired from 2007 to 2019, spanning 12 seasons and 280 episodes. The show revolves around the lives of Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), two...

Direction Gus Van Sant

Cast Matt Damon · Robin Williams · Minnie Driver · Ben Affleck

Synopsis Good Will Hunting (1997) follows the journey of Will Hunting, portrayed by Matt Damon, a brilliant but troubled young man from South Boston who possesses an extraordinary aptitude for mathematics. Instead of pursuing his academic potential, Will chooses to spend...

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Russell Crowe · Jennifer Connelly · Ed Harris · Paul Bettany

Synopsis A Beautiful Mind (2001) follows the extraordinary journey of John Forbes Nash (Russell Crowe), a prodigious mathematics student who arrives at Princeton in 1947, driven by an obsession to uncover a groundbreaking mathematical concept. Initially perceived as an eccentric outsider,...

Direction Julia Cort · Joseph McMaster

Direction Kim Ji-Hyun

Cast Kim Seul-gi · Doo-Joon Yoon · Jin Ki-joo · Ahn Hyo-Seob

Synopsis Splash Splash Love (TV Miniseries) (2015) follows Danbi, a high school senior grappling with an intense fear of mathematics as she prepares for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). In a desperate attempt to avoid the exam, she stumbles through...

Direction Morten Tyldum

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Keira Knightley · Mark Strong · Charles Dance

Synopsis The Imitation Game (2014) follows the life of Alan Turing, a brilliant British mathematician and codebreaker who played a pivotal role in the Allies' victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. His groundbreaking work on the Turing machine significantly...

Direction David Berry · Robin Dashwood · Karen McGann

Cast Marcus Du Sautoy

Synopsis The Story of Maths (TV Miniseries) (2008) is a captivating four-part exploration into the rich tapestry of mathematical history, expertly guided by Oxford professor Marcus du Sautoy. This engaging series delves into the evolution of mathematical concepts, from ancient civilizations...

Direction Les Clark · Hamilton Luske · Joshua Meador · Wolfgang Reitherman

Synopsis Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959) takes viewers on a captivating journey where Disney employs animation to illustrate the practical applications of mathematics in everyday life. Throughout this enchanting adventure, Donald serves as our guide, demonstrating that mathematics is more than...

Direction Vincenzo Natali

Cast Maurice Dean Wint · Nicole de Boer · Nicky Guadagni · David Hewlett

Synopsis Cube (1997) follows the harrowing journey of seven individuals, each with distinct personalities, who find themselves trapped in a labyrinthine structure filled with lethal mechanisms. This enigmatic and disorienting environment, reminiscent of a Kafkaesque nightmare, forces the unwitting participants to...

Direction James Marsh

Cast Eddie Redmayne · Felicity Jones · Charlie Cox · David Thewlis

Synopsis The Theory of Everything (2014) chronicles the life of celebrated astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne, and his wife Jane, played by Felicity Jones. The narrative delves into the challenges they face as Stephen's health deteriorates, while he pursues...

Direction Theodore Melfi

Cast Taraji P. Henson · Octavia Spencer · Janelle Monáe · Kevin Costner

Synopsis Hidden Figures (2016) presents the remarkable and previously unheralded account of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), three exceptionally talented African-American women employed at NASA. These women played pivotal roles in...

Direction Stephen Cooter

Cast Marcus Du Sautoy

Synopsis The Code (TV Miniseries) (2011) is an engaging and informative mathematics-focused documentary series that aired on BBC Two, hosted by the esteemed mathematician Marcus du Sautoy. This series delves into the fascinating world of numbers, patterns, and the underlying principles...

Direction Darren Aronofsky

Cast Sean Gullette · Mark Margolis · Ben Shenkman · Pamela Hart

Synopsis Pi: Faith in Chaos (1998) follows the journey of a brilliant yet troubled mathematician who becomes obsessed with discovering a single, elusive number that he believes holds the key to deciphering the intricate patterns that govern the natural world. As...

Direction Jonathan Halperin · Drew Takahashi

Synopsis A Trip to Infinity (2022) embarks on a journey to explore the enigmatic concept of infinity. Through an animated film crafted by artists from around the globe, the documentary delves into the minds of the world's foremost scientists and mathematicians....

Direction Nanni Moretti

Cast Nanni Moretti · Laura Morante · Roberto Vezzosi · Remo Remotti

Synopsis Bianca (1983) follows the story of Michele, a mathematics professor who has recently taken up a position at an unconventional school. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a woman from his neighborhood is brutally murdered. In the aftermath, Michele...

Direction Jim Henson

Cast Richard Schaal · Hugh Webster · Rex Sevenoaks · Jack Van Evera

Synopsis The Cube (TV) (1969) follows a man who finds himself trapped inside a stark white cube, divided into a four-by-four grid. With no recollection of how he arrived there and seemingly no exit, he is initially alone. However, as time...

Direction Philip Martin

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Peter Firth · Tom Ward · Lisa Dillon

Synopsis Hawking (TV) (2004) is set in 1963 and follows a young cosmologist on his 21st birthday. At his celebration, he meets Jane Wilde, and the two share an immediate connection. Jane is captivated by Stephen's discussions about celestial bodies and...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Doris Svedlund · Birger Malmsten · Eva Henning · Stig Olin

Synopsis Prison (The Devil's Wanton) (1949) follows the story of Math teacher Anders Henrikson, who, after his recent release from a mental institution, seeks to confront his personal demons through the creation of a film. Henrikson enlists the help of film...

Direction Clare Beavan

Cast Ed Stoppard · Henry Goodman

Direction Morgan Matthews

Cast Asa Butterfield · Rafe Spall · Sally Hawkins · Eddie Marsan

Synopsis A Brilliant Young Mind (2014) follows the journey of Nathan, a young man who finds the world around him bewildering and struggles to form meaningful connections, even with his caring mother. His solace lies in the realm of numbers, where...