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The Man Who Knew Infinity

7.220161h 48mPGMovieDramaHistory

Growing up poor in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar earns admittance to Cambridge University during WWI, where he becomes a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor, G.H. Hardy.

DirectorMatt Brown
WriterMatt Brown
ProducersMark Montgomery·Manraj S. Sekhon

Where to watch

Foxtel NowFoxtel NowSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Matt Brown

DPDev Patel
Dev Patel
Srinivasa Ramanujan
JIJeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
G. H. Hardy
TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
Littlewood
DBDevika Bhise
Devika Bhise
Janaki
SFStephen Fry
Stephen Fry
Sir Francis Spring
KMKevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Major MacMahon
JNJeremy Northam
Jeremy Northam
Bertrand Russell
ACAnthony Calf
Anthony Calf
Howard
PDPádraic Delaney
Pádraic Delaney
Beglan
SLShazad Latif
Shazad Latif
Chandra Mahalanobis
RNRoger Narayan
Roger Narayan
Scribe
ANArundathi Nag
Arundathi Nag
Komalatammal

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The Man Who Knew Infinity — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Man Who Knew Infinity?

The Man Who Knew Infinity is streaming on Foxtel Now and SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Man Who Knew Infinity on Netflix?

No, The Man Who Knew Infinity is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and SBS On Demand.

Is The Man Who Knew Infinity on Amazon Prime Video?

The Man Who Knew Infinity isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Man Who Knew Infinity for free?

The Man Who Knew Infinity is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is The Man Who Knew Infinity based on a true story?

Yes — The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).