Top 10 Movies Science Students Should Watch

Movies are a great source of entertainment. Most of them shape our ideologies and views of society. We should also watch movies based on people who have extraordinary minds. Movies are the calmest way to understand the workings of brilliant minds. Biographies and documentaries are the best way to learn about great scientists, physicists, mathematicians, and engineers.

Children should be led to follow biographies of scientists, mathematicians, and physicists; so they know their contributions and understand their genius minds.

In particular, science students should know the life achievements of scientists and mathematicians.

We have a list of the top 10 movies science students should watch –

1. Rocketry

The Nambi Effect - Rocketry is the life story of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, who has struggled throughout his life. He fought false accusations. Ranganathan Madhavan wrote, produced, and directed the film; and played the main role. The genre is Indian biographical drama film. The film is about matches between an ISRO scientist and an aeronautical scientist. Students will be interested in this Indian film.

2. The Theory of Everything

This is a story of love, struggles, and intelligence. The Theory of Everything is the life story of renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking. The genre is romance and biography. It deals exclusively with the love life of Stephen Hawking, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. They battled together and defied impossible odds to reach the heights of scientific discovery about space and time. Stephen Hawkins is already famous among the youth and this movie is fun.

3. Quantum Indians

It is a movie by Raji Choudhury which tells the story of three Indian scientists – Satyendra Nath Bose, CV Raman, and Meghnad Saha. The genre is documentary, biography, and history. They brought about a revolution in Indian science and physics and the first Nobel Prize in Science. Indian students in particular should follow the story of their country's brilliant minds.

4. Homi Bhabha

The film directed by K. Vishwanath is the life story of a nuclear scientist from India - Homi Bhabha. Bhabha was a nominee for the Nobel Prize in Physics. The genre is documentary. It is a rare film made by individual Indian scientists and a must-see. An underrated gem for any science student - is Homi Bhabha.

5. CV Raman

The Biography Raman is directed by Shankar Gangooli and SP Gangooli, a biopic based on the life of Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhar Venkat Raman. He won the Nobel Prize in Science(first Asian). Hence the duty of every Indian. Genre is Documentary, Short Film, and Biopic. CV Raman is an important figure in Indian history, especially Indian scientific history; his story is a must-see!

6. Imitation Games

The film with Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born in L >> Read More... in the main role is the story of the English mathematician Alan Turing. It's a World War II story where Turing tries to decode the German Enigma code. The genre is biography and drama. It revolves around Alan Turing's professional and personal life battles. A very refreshing story about an intelligent man and his struggles in life, a must-see for every student.

7. The Man Who Knew Infinity

The film tells the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician. It revolves around his personal and academic life and his companionship with his mentor and guide, Professor G.H. Hardy. The genre is Drama, Biography. Another important person in the history of Indian mathematics with a very fascinating life story is Srinivasa Ramanujan.

8. Hidden Figures Click to look into! >> Read More...

Hidden Figures presents the story of three African-American mathematicians. It tells the story of a team of three women who worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the Space Race. The genre is biographical drama. Every science student should watch.

9. Mission Mangal Click to look into! >> Read More...

Tells the story of ISRO's cheapest yet successful mission. The genre is historical drama and science fiction. Mangal Mission narrates the events at ISRO during the launch of the Mars Orbital Mission named Mangalyaan. Science students in India should know about ISRO and its missions.

10. Vikram Sarabhai

It is a biographical film about the work and life of an Indian nuclear physicist. Genre is a short film or biopic. He is internationally known as the father of India's space program. He contributed to the development of India's power plant in India, making this biopic a must-see. Vikram Sarabhai's story will empower and encourage all students, especially science nerds.