The Man Who Knew Infinity

The Man Who Knew Infinity

What does it take to prove the impossible?

Directed by Matt Brown

Produced by Animus Films, Pressman Film

2016108 min7.2 / 10

A biographical drama about intellectual breakthrough and cross-cultural mentorship, grounded in warmth and the struggle to prove oneself against institutional and personal odds.

Growing up poor in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar earns admittance to Cambridge University during WWI, where he becomes a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor, G.H. Hardy.

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  • Is The Man Who Knew Infinity violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does The Man Who Knew Infinity end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Man Who Knew Infinity easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Man Who Knew Infinity scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Man Who Knew Infinity sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Love75

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