The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, The Man Who Knew Infinity is a drama film directed by Matt Brown, running about 108 minutes. “What does it take to prove the impossible?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Growing up poor in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar earns admittance to Cambridge University during WWI, where he becomes a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor, G.H. Hardy.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Knew Infinity stars Jeremy Irons as G. H. Hardy, Dev Patel as Srinivasa Ramanujan, Toby Jones as Littlewood and Stephen Fry as Sir Francis Spring, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Man Who Knew Infinity has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Knew Infinity page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Knew Infinity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Knew Infinity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Knew Infinity worth watching?
- The Man Who Knew Infinity holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who Knew Infinity?
- The Man Who Knew Infinity stars Jeremy Irons, Dev Patel, Toby Jones, Stephen Fry and Kevin McNally.
- When was The Man Who Knew Infinity released?
- The Man Who Knew Infinity was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.