The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016)
An earnest and intimate drama unfolds as a mathematical pioneer finds his voice at Cambridge.
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.
How intense is The Man Who Knew Infinity?
The Man Who Knew Infinity has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Man Who Knew Infinity feels like
- Tone
- earnestintimateuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream The Man Who Knew Infinity
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Is The Man Who Knew Infinity for you?
Is The Man Who Knew Infinity scary?
No. The Man Who Knew Infinity is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Man Who Knew Infinity gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Man Who Knew Infinity sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Man Who Knew Infinity OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Man Who Knew Infinity?
The Man Who Knew Infinity runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream The Man Who Knew Infinity?
The Man Who Knew Infinity is streaming on AMC+, Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV.
Does The Man Who Knew Infinity have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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