Summary of A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind is a biographical drama about the life of John Forbes Nash Jr., a Nobel Laureate in Economics. The film depicts Nash's struggles with schizophrenia, and his recovery from the condition as he goes on to win the Nobel Prize. The film follows Nash through his early years as a brilliant student at Princeton, his work as a professor at MIT, his hospitalization and recovery, and his eventual acceptance of the Nobel Prize. It also explores his personal relationships with his wife Alicia, his friends, and his fellow mathematicians. The film focuses heavily on the power of love and friendship to help people overcome the toughest of obstacles.