MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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The Gold Cup (2000)
Lucas Reiner
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A character study of the patrons in a Los Angeles coffee shop, including Jack, a mathematician. Jack is widowed, anti-social, and spends his time trying to "penetrate zero".

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  5. Yi ge dou bu neng shao by Yimou Zhang (director) / Xiangsheng Shi (screenplay)
  6. Good Will Hunting by Gus Van Sant (director) / Matt Damon (Screenplay)
  7. Conte d'ete by Eric Rohmer
  8. Infinitely Near by Anthony Cristiano
  9. Mozart and the Whale by Petter Næss (Director)
  10. Question 3 by Martin Sandahl (Director and Writer)
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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)