Brainman
Directed by Martin Weitz
Daniel Tammet has autism. He is also a savant. He can perform mind-boggling mathematical calculations at breakneck speeds. But unlike other savants, who can perform similar feats, Tammet can describe how he does it. He speaks seven languages and is even devising his own language. Now scientists are asking whether his exceptional abilities are the key to unlock the secrets of autism. This documentary follows Daniel as he travels to America to meet the scientists who are convinced he may hold the key to unlocking similar abilities in everyone. He is challenged to learn Icelandic, one of the world’s hardest languages, in just one week. Will Daniel do it? And what can we learn from this prodigious talent?
Cast
Studio ranking
See where Brainman lands among the top-ranked movies associated with Focus Productions.
Open best focus productions movies
Language ranking
See how Brainman compares with other top-ranked English documentary movies.
Open best english documentary movies
More like this
Explore public related-title picks for viewers looking for movies like Brainman.
Open movies like Brainman
Where to watch
Open the answer-first viewing guide for Brainman, including current streaming, rental, and purchase options.
Open where to watch Brainman