Proof (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Proof is a 2005 drama directed by John Madden, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins and Jake Gyllenhaal. It is based on Proof by David Auburn. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $14.2 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2006. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- John Madden
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $20M
- Based on
- Proof by David Auburn
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Proof About?
The premise of Proof without spoilers, adapted from Proof by David Auburn. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of her brilliant but troubled father, Catherine grapples with inherited trauma and the complexities of mental illness within her family. As she confronts the fragility of genius, an eager student’s inquiries and the weight of her father's legacy threaten to unravel her world. Catherine struggles to maintain her grasp on reality in this poignant story of love, loss, and the enduring impact of family.
Proof Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mathematician
- notebook
- funeral
- overbearing sister
- dead father
- loss of father
- death of father
- screenplay adapted by author
- daughter
- proof
- birthday
- university of chicago
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- mathematics
- university
- prime numbers
- female mathematician
- strong female lead
- strong female character
- f rated
- academia
- academic advisor
- cheese
- egg
- hair conditioner
- dress
- packing
- college
- cheating
- cigarette lighter
- new york city
- reference to cosmopolitan magazine
- dewey decimal system
- fiance fiancee relationship
- collision
- university student
- college student
- umbrella
- suffering
- pain
- self delusion
- bench
- remote control
- porch
- lake
- evanston illinois
- desk key
- desk
- policeman
- talking to one's dead father
- aneurysm
Proof Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow leads the cast, with Anthony Hopkins and Jake Gyllenhaal. Directed by John Madden; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Madden
More from John Madden
More films directed by John Madden, best-rated first: Shakespeare in Love, Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown, Miss Sloane and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Proof Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Proof 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Proof Plot Summary
What happens in Proof from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a poignant conversation between Catherine (Gwyneth Paltrow) and her father Robert (Anthony Hopkins) during a late-night moment where he surprises her while she’s watching TV. He gifts her a bottle of champagne for her birthday, which she humorously critiques for its poor taste. As they discuss the complexities of insanity, Catherine challenges Robert’s assertion of his own madness by pointing out that true insanity prevents one from acknowledging their condition. In a twist, Robert reminds her he isn’t merely crazy; in fact, he passed away last week, with his funeral set for the following day.
Full summary
The whole story of Proof, scene by scene
Proof Box Office & Budget
Proof grossed $14.2 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 71% of what it cost. $7.5 million came from the US and Canada and $6.7 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.2M
71% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $7.5M
- International
- $6.7M
- Budget
- $20M
Proof Awards & Nominations
Proof earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2006.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)
Proof Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer and 8 clips.
- Clip Machinery
- Clip Proof | 'Eulogy' (HD) - Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal | MIRAMAX
- Clip Proof | 'Regrets' (HD) - Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal | MIRAMAX
- Clip Proof | 'Security' (HD) - Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know Proof?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What major life event is happening at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Proof
26 cars on screen, including the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.
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1993 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
2003 Lincoln Town Car Minor role -
1983 Volvo 240 Minor role -
1994 Acura Integra Background role
Proof Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Proof - La prova” and “A Prova”.
- Also known as
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- Proof - La prova
- A Prova
- Dokazatelstvo
- Bizonyítás
- La prueba
- La preuve irréfutable
- Dukaz
- La verdad oculta
- Todiste
- Relationship Comes
- Count All the Love
- Proof of My Life
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- Dowód
- Proof - Entre o Génio e a Loucura
- Dokaz
- Доказательство
- Dôkaz
- Kanit
- {proof}
- Proof (La verdad oculta)
- Der Beweis - Liebe zwischen Genie und Wahnsinn
- Kanıt
- Důkaz
- 证据
- Preuve Irréfutable
- プルーフ・オブ・マイ・ライフ
- הוכחה
- Dovada
- 프루프
- Доказателството
- Доказ
- Įrodymas
- La veritat oculta
- พิสูจน์รัก
- Proof - todiste
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Proof FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Proof, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Proof?
Proof runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Proof released?
Proof was released on September 16, 2005.
Who directed Proof?
Proof was directed by John Madden.
More films by John Madden Who is in the cast of Proof?
Proof stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins and Jake Gyllenhaal, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Proof make at the box office?
Proof grossed $14.2 million worldwide ($7.5 million domestic, $6.7 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Proof rated?
Proof has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is Proof based on a book?
Yes. Proof is adapted from Proof by David Auburn.
Was Proof nominated for any awards?
Proof received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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