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Is A Beautiful Mind safe for children?

PG-13 Drama, Romance Not recommended
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Not recommended
# A Beautiful Mind - Parental Guide This drama follows mathematician John Nash's struggle with mental illness, featuring strong sexual content and some violent scenes that make it unsuitable for younger children. While the PG-13 rating allows ages 13+, the mature themes and depictions of psychological breakdown are better suited for older teenagers who can process complex subject matter.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Strong
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
Movie
Released
2001
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Romance

From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experiences it all. As a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, he made a groundbreaking discovery early in his career and stands on the brink of international acclaim. But as the handsome and arrogant Nash accepts secret work in cryptography, he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. His life takes a nightmarish turn and he soon finds himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery.

Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
John Nash
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly
Alicia Nash
Ed Harris
Ed Harris
William Parcher
Paul Bettany
Paul Bettany
Charles Herman
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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