Top 10 Films About Inventors

Description: The story of Preston Tucker, an automotive visionary who attempted to produce an innovative car in the 1940s, facing opposition from the established auto industry.

Fact: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the film was a passion project for him. Jeff Bridges played Tucker, earning critical acclaim for his performance.

Description: Inspired by the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the launch of Sputnik to take up rocketry, demonstrating the power of dreams and determination.

Fact: The film's title is an anagram of "Rocket Boys," the memoir on which it is based. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Homer Hickam.

Description: A biographical film about Howard Hughes, an aviation pioneer, filmmaker, and eccentric businessman, showcasing his innovations in aviation and film production.

Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The film won five Oscars, including Best Cinematography.

Description: Tony Stark, a genius inventor, creates an advanced suit of armor, becoming the superhero Iron Man, showcasing the intersection of technology and heroism.

Fact: Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Tony Stark revitalized his career and kickstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was shot in 83 days.

Description: A tale of two rival magicians in Victorian London, where one invents a groundbreaking teleportation trick, exploring themes of obsession, sacrifice, and the cost of invention.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events involving Nikola Tesla and his experiments with electricity. Christopher Nolan directed this film, known for his complex narratives.

Description: The story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught Indian mathematician whose genius was recognized by G.H. Hardy at Cambridge, exploring themes of cultural clash and intellectual pursuit.

Fact: Dev Patel was praised for his performance as Ramanujan. The film was adapted from Robert Kanigel's biography of the same name.

Description: This film delves into the life of Alan Turing, the mathematician and logician who helped crack the German Enigma code during World War II, highlighting his contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence.

Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Alan Turing. The film also won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: A dramatization of the battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse over whose electrical system would power the modern world, highlighting the competitive nature of invention.

Fact: The film features Benedict Cumberbatch as Edison and Michael Shannon as Westinghouse. It was originally set for release in 2017 but was delayed due to Harvey Weinstein's scandal.

Description: This biographical drama focuses on Stephen Hawking, his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics, and his personal life, highlighting his perseverance and intellectual contributions.

Fact: Eddie Redmayne won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Stephen Hawking. The film was adapted from Jane Hawking's memoir.

Description: The true story of Robert Kearns, who invented the intermittent windshield wiper, and his legal battle against the automotive industry, illustrating the challenges inventors face in protecting their ideas.

Fact: The film was based on a New Yorker article by John Seabrook. Greg Kinnear was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.