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. That said, Shine remains true to David's musical genius and mental illness, avoiding the cliches of cheap sentimentally and compelling viewers with drama and inspiration. 11. Amadeus (1984) A refined period drama that treats your eyes and your ears, Amadeus is the semi-biographical tale of Mozart. A Brilliant Young Mind Nathan Ellis is young mathematician but, due to autism, has a difficult time connecting with people, including his mom, Judith. Things change with the arrival of an unlikely tutor, Mr. Humphreys, who coaches the young man to get past his difficulties to take part in the International Mathematics Olympics as "A Brilliant Asa Butterfield is wickedly talented and morphed into Nathan for the duration of the film. Morgan Matthews' background in documentary film-making has a huge impact on how realistic and natural the film feels. The film really shows a wide spectrum of teenagers, among the socially awkward, quirky, math prodigy children. 1 hr 51 min. 7.1 (30,072) 65. A Brilliant Young Mind is a heartwarming and inspiring movie that tells the story of a teenage math prodigy, Nathan Ellis (played by Asa Butterfield), on a journey to overcome his personal struggles and compete in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). A Brilliant Young Mind. Inspired by true events, A Brilliant Young Mind tells the story of teenage math prodigy Nathan, who struggles when it comes to building relationships. In his confusing world, Nathan finds comfort in the predictability of numbers. HcEYHQp.

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