prodigy

17 movies and shows

Good Will Hunting

Fri, 05 Dec 1997

Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-level math problems, 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 gets court-ordered therapy. Eventually, therapist Dr. Sean Maguire helps Will confront the demons that are holding him back.

Challengers

Thu, 18 Apr 2024

Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

Creed III

Wed, 01 Mar 2023

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has thrived in his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian Anderson, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian — a fighter with nothing to lose.

Amadeus

Wed, 19 Sep 1984

Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Viennese composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Fri, 07 Feb 2014

A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.

Lay the Favorite

Fri, 22 Jun 2012

A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.

Ramanujan

Fri, 11 Jul 2014

A prodigious Indian mathematician has to overcome poverty and prejudices and make a mark with the help of his British mentor.

Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron

Wed, 03 Apr 2019

Ironheart, AKA Riri Williams, is having difficulty adjusting to college life as the youngest student there when the college's engineering lab is demolished by an alien and her best friend is kidnapped. Inspired by Iron Man, she develops a plan to save her friend.

Like Sunday, Like Rain

Sat, 01 Mar 2014

A struggling musician becomes a 12-year-old musical prodigy's guardian for a summer.

Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani

Fri, 17 Jan 2020

Filmed in Canada, Iran, and the United States, Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics' highest prize, the Fields Medal. Mirzakhani's contributions are explained by leading mathematicians and illustrated by animated sequences. Her mathematical colleagues from around the world, as well as former teachers, classmates, and students in Iran today, convey the deep impact of her achievements. The path of her education, success on Iran's Math Olympiad team, and her brilliant work, make Mirzakhani an ideal role model for girls looking toward careers in science and mathematics. Written by George Csicsery

Prodigy

Wed, 19 Dec 2018

A father must protect his son from government agents after the troubled adolescent correctly predicts three inexplicable events of potentially apocalyptic import.

The Serena Variations

Thu, 18 Jan 2024

A young violin prodigy is manipulated and pushed to her psychological breaking point by the composer she adores.

Shooting Star

Fri, 22 Apr 2016

The gripping true story of musical prodigy Phillip Schuman, a 15-year-old boy whose real-world pain threatens to overshadow the light of his incredible talent as a world renown pianist. A father and son story that promises to touch every viewer, Shooting Star is an inspirational film that highlights the beauty of our God-given talents, while also pointing to the power of forgiveness and healing.

The Acquired Savant

Tue, 13 Dec 2016

In 2002, Jason Padgett was the victim of a vicious beating outside a karaoke bar in Tacoma, Washington. Upon regaining consciousness, Padgett’s sight was forever altered by a condition called acquired savant syndrome. The brain trauma opened his eyes to an entirely new world—one filled with patterns and strobes, like a stop-motion film. This is a fascinating story into the hidden power of the mind and one man’s inspiring tale of courage and personal triumph.