Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.

Based on the book by Sylvia Nasar. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2001. Special features: Disc 1. Feature commentary with director Ron Howard and screenwriter Akiva Goldman; deleted scenes with director's commentary; production notes; DVD-ROM features, including Total Axess. Disc 2. A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brain Grazer; development of the screenplay; meeting John Nash - The Nash Theory of Equilibrium; "Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics"; "The Process of Age Progression"; storyboards to final feature comparison; creation of special effects; scoring the film; inside A Beautiful Mind; Academy Awards reactions: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay; A Beatiful Mind soundtrack.