Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 2016 · 108 min
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
"The Man Who Knew Infinity" tells the inspiring true story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught mathematical genius from India who overcomes immense challenges to study at Cambridge University during WWI. It depicts his struggles with poverty, racial prejudice, illness, and cultural differences, alongside his remarkable collaboration with Professor G.H. Hardy. Parents should be aware of themes of discrimination, serious illness, and death, which are handled sensitively but can be intense. This film is best suited for mature teens aged 13 and up.
Is The Man Who Knew Infinity OK for kids, and for what age?
Teens. Movie Knight rates it best from age 13. Rated PG-13.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
None0/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
None0/10
Heads up
- Depictions of racial prejudice and discrimination
- Themes of serious illness and death
- Cultural differences and isolation
- Mild alcohol consumption
Models well
- Perseverance in adversity
- Pursuit of knowledge
- Cross-cultural collaboration
Talk about it after
- How does Ramanujan's story inspire us to pursue our passions despite obstacles?
- What role does mentorship play in achieving greatness, as shown by Hardy and Ramanujan?
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