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A Brilliant Young Mind

Summary: A socially awkward teenage maths prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad.

Release Date: September 11, 2015

Genres: Drama, Romance

Director: Morgan Matthews

Writer: James Graham

Runtime: 1 h 51 min

MPAA: PG-13

Production: BBC Films, British Film Institute (BFI), Head Gear Films, Lipsync Productions, Origin Pictures, Minnow Films

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Domestic: $ 171,793

International: $ 871,827

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