description Proof Overview
Proof is a 2005 drama film directed by John Madden and featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, and Jake Gyllenhaal. Based on David Auburn’s stage play, the story centers around Catherine, a young woman recovering from mental illness and her relationship with her former psychiatrist. The screenplay was written by Rebecca Miller and David Auburn.
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info Proof Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2005 |
help Proof FAQ
What is Proof about?
Catherine, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, cares for her brilliant but mentally ill mathematician father Robert, played by Anthony Hopkins. After Robert's death, a disputed mathematical proof raises questions about Catherine's authorship, grief, and whether she inherited his illness. [Miramax synopsis](https://www.miramax.com/movie/proof/)
Is the 2005 film Proof based on a stage play?
Yes, it adapts David Auburn's play Proof, with Auburn and Rebecca Miller credited for the screenplay. John Madden directed the 2005 Miramax drama, which runs about 99 minutes and is rated PG-13. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/63574-PROOF?cxt=filmography)
Who plays Catherine, Robert, Hal, and Claire in Proof?
Gwyneth Paltrow plays Catherine, Anthony Hopkins plays Robert, Jake Gyllenhaal plays mathematician Hal, and Hope Davis plays Catherine's sister Claire. The four characters carry most of the film's conflict between family loyalty and mathematical proof. [Miramax cast and synopsis](https://www.miramax.com/movie/proof/)
Is Proof about a real mathematical theorem?
No, the film uses a fictional proof as a device for exploring authorship, genius, and mental illness rather than documenting a named theorem. Its central argument takes place within a 2005 family drama adapted from David Auburn's play. [Miramax synopsis](https://www.miramax.com/movie/proof/)
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