Mathematical Movies: The Unlikely Meeting

It was supposed to be a meeting about the new budget, but somehow it devolved into a discussion about the best mathematically-themed movies of all time. Yes, you read that right. We're talking about films that use math as a plot point or feature mathematical concepts in a significant way. No, it's not just 2001, but rather the lesser-known gems that'll make your calculus teacher proud.

We've got a list of our favorites, but we want to hear from you! Do you have a mathematically-themed movie that you just can't get enough of? Share it with us in the comments! And don't forget to check out our subpage on Mathematical Movies of the Year for our picks for the best films of the year.

Some honorable mentions include:

The Imitator, a mathematically-themed version of The Imitation Game that's sure to make you think about the nature of reality.

The Geometry of Love, a romantic comedy that'll make you realize that even the most seemingly irrational concepts can be mathematically sound.

And, of course, Proof Zero, a film about a young man who must navigate a world where everything is in constant flux, much like the concept of infinity.

We're still waiting on our mathematically-themed review of pi... but we hear it's to die for!

So, grab some popcorn, and get ready for a discussion that's sure to be infinite in its scope!

Math Jokes are also available for those who want to lighten the mood!

Stay mathematically-minded, friends!