6 Best Math Genius and Gifted Child Movies

A single uncle fights to raise his mathematically gifted niece normally, against his mother's wishes to cultivate her genius.

A woman caring for her brilliant, mentally unstable mathematician father questions whether she inherited his genius or his illness.

A brilliant mathematician's groundbreaking work is overshadowed by his lifelong struggle with schizophrenia.

A brilliant but troubled janitor's mathematical genius is discovered, forcing him to confront his traumatic past.

An inspiring teacher pushes his underprivileged students to excel at advanced calculus against low expectations.

A working-class mother struggles to raise her genius son while a specialized program pulls him toward a different world.