

The Man Who Knew Infinity
“What does it take to prove the impossible?”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Man Who Knew Infinity
The Man Who Knew Infinity is a 2016 English-language drama and history film directed by Matt Brown. The cast is led by Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons, Toby Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.
The Man Who Knew Infinity was produced by Animus Films, Pressman Film, and Kreo Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 8, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Matt Brown
- Writers
- Matt Brown
- Release date
- April 8, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Animus Films, Pressman Film, Kreo Films
The Man Who Knew Infinity cast & crew
The Man Who Knew Infinity was directed by Matt Brown and written by Matt Brown.
The cast features Dev Patel as Srinivasa Ramanujan, Jeremy Irons as G. H. Hardy, Toby Jones as Littlewood, Devika Bhise as Janaki, Stephen Fry as Sir Francis Spring, and Kevin McNally as Major MacMahon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Coby Brown, cinematography is by Larry Smith, and it was produced by Sofia Sondervan and Pamela Godfrey.
Is The Man Who Knew Infinity worth watching?
The Man Who Knew Infinity holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,580 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Man Who Knew Infinity is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Man Who Knew Infinity

Dev Patel
Srinivasa Ramanujan

Jeremy Irons
G. H. Hardy

Toby Jones
Littlewood

Devika Bhise
Janaki

Stephen Fry
Sir Francis Spring

Kevin McNally
Major MacMahon

Jeremy Northam
Bertrand Russell

Anthony Calf
Howard

Pádraic Delaney
Beglan

Shazad Latif
Chandra Mahalanobis

Roger Narayan
Scribe

Arundathi Nag
Komalatammal
The Man Who Knew Infinity — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Man Who Knew Infinity in United States?
The Man Who Knew Infinity is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Man Who Knew Infinity on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — The Man Who Knew Infinity is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Man Who Knew Infinity in?
The Man Who Knew Infinity is originally in English, with audio tracks including Sanskrit, English, Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Man Who Knew Infinity?
The Man Who Knew Infinity runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Man Who Knew Infinity rated?
The Man Who Knew Infinity is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,580 ratings.











