Good Will Hunting
Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
A therapist counsels Will Hunting, a janitor with a genius IQ.
Why you'll love it
The story of a young janitor at MIT, who has a prodigious gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life.
A Beautiful Mind
Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly
A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Why you'll love it
It follows the life of John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician and his struggles with mental illness.
The Theory of Everything
Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior
Stephen Hawking gets unprecedented success in the field of physics despite being diagnosed with motor neuron disease at the age of 21. He defeats awful odds as his first wife Jane aids him loyally.
Why you'll love it
This biographical film depicts the life of Stephen Hawking, a theoretical physicist and cosmologist who made significant contributions to science despite his battle with ALS.
Shine
Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Justin Braine
David Helfgott, a gifted pianist, struggles through childhood as his dysfunctional father abuses him and his siblings. Years later, he suffers a mental breakdown but manages to return as a legend.
Why you'll love it
The film tells the story of pianist David Helfgott, who suffers a mental breakdown and spends years in institutions but eventually returns to the piano.
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Max Pomeranc
A prepubescent chess prodigy is encouraged to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Why you'll love it
The film explores the life of a child chess prodigy and his development under the tutelage of a strict instructor.