A Brilliant Young Mind

– A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 51 Minutes
Release Year:
2014
Original Name:
X+Y
A Brilliant Young Mind (2014) - Also known as X+Y

A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad.

A Brilliant Young Mind (2014) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 Sep 2015

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Morgan Matthews

Writer:

James Graham

Main Actors:

Asa Butterfield, Rafe Spall, Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan

Plot:

In a world difficult to comprehend, Nathan struggles to connect with those around him - most of all his loving mother - but finds comfort in numbers. When Nathan is taken under the wing of unconventional and anarchic teacher, Mr. Humphreys, the pair forge an unusual friendship and Nathan's talents win him a place on the UK team at the International Mathematics Olympiad. From suburban England to bustling Taipei and back again, Nathan builds complex relationships as he is confronted by the irrational nature of love.

Awards:

4 wins & 8 nominations.

Production:

Samuel Goldwyn Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
87%
Metacritic:
65%