During the course of his research, Hal discovers a pad of paper filled with profound, cutting-edge calculations. He incorrectly assumes the work was Robert's. In truth, Catherine wrote the mathematic proof. No one believes her. So now she must provide proof that the proof belongs to her. ...
John Madden directed the movie (he also directed Paltrow in the 1998 Best Picture winner Shakespeare in Love, in which she won a Best Actress Oscar), and David Auburn and Rebecca Miller wrote the screenplay, based on the stage play written by Auburn. The play won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize ...