Brilliant Mind
"brilliant mind" Movies and TV Shows
#1
Pi
Synopsis:
A mathematical genius discovers a link between numbers and reality, and thus believes he can predict the future.
Starring:
Ajay Naidu,
Sean Gullette,
Mark Margolis
Plot:
cult film,
the letter pi,
torah,
mathematician,
headache,
obsession,
mathematics,
computer,
nosebleed,
conspiracy
...
#2
A Beautiful Mind
Synopsis:
John Nash is a brilliant but asocial mathematician fighting schizophrenia. After he accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.
Starring:
Jennifer Connelly,
Christopher Plummer,
Josh Lucas
#3
Young Sheldon
Synopsis:
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
Starring:
Annie Potts,
Jim Parsons,
Iain Armitage
#4
White Collar
Synopsis:
In exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive white-collar criminals.
Starring:
Matt Bomer,
Willie Garson,
Tim DeKay
#5
The Mentalist
Synopsis:
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
Starring:
Tim Kang,
Robin Tunney,
Simon Baker
#6
The Big Bang Theory
Synopsis:
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
Starring:
Kaley Cuoco,
Melissa Rauch,
Johnny Galecki
Plot:
nerd,
geek culture,
friend,
roommate,
best friend,
friendship,
physicist,
pasadena california,
comic book shop,
broken elevator
...
#7
Sherlock
Synopsis:
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
Starring:
Andrew Scott,
Benedict Cumberbatch,
Martin Freeman
#8
Scorpion
Synopsis:
Based on a true story, Scorpion is a high-octane drama about eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits who comprise the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age. As Homeland Security’s new think tank, O’Brien’s “Scorpion” team includes Toby Curtis, an expert behaviorist who can read anyone; Happy Quinn, a mechanical prodigy; and Sylvester D…
Starring:
Eddie Kaye Thomas,
Robert Patrick,
Elyes Gabel
Plot:
homeland security,
outcast,
misfit,
nerd,
brilliant mind,
workplace drama,
organized crime,
2010s,
21st century,
superhero
...
#9
Psych
Synopsis:
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved.
Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best …
Starring:
Corbin Bernsen,
Dulé Hill,
Timothy Omundson
#10
House
Synopsis:
Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
Starring:
Hugh Laurie,
Odette Annable,
Peter Jacobson
#11
The Imitation Game
Synopsis:
Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.
Starring:
Mark Strong,
Benedict Cumberbatch,
Allen Leech
Plot:
world war two,
code,
computer,
gay slur,
russian spy,
1940s,
london england,
bullying,
suicide,
gay interest
...
#12
Hidden Figures
Synopsis:
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
Starring:
Mahershala Ali,
Octavia Spencer,
Kirsten Dunst
Plot:
1960s,
segregation,
racism,
nasa,
african american,
discrimination,
astronaut,
race relations,
church,
blackboard
...
#13
Good Will Hunting
Synopsis:
Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau, who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency for him if he will get treatment from therapist S…
Starring:
Cole Hauser,
Robin Williams,
Stellan Skarsgård