Mad City (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Mad City is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 114 minutes. “One man will make a mistake. The other will make it a spectacle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A misguided museum guard who loses his job and then tries to get it back at gunpoint is thrown into the fierce world of ratings-driven TV gone mad.
Who’s in it. Mad City stars John Travolta as Sam Baily, Dustin Hoffman as Max Brackett, Mia Kirshner as Laurie Callahan and Alan Alda as Kevin Hollander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mad City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad City (1997)?
- In US, Mad City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mad City worth watching?
- Mad City holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mad City?
- Mad City stars John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner, Alan Alda and Robert Prosky.
- When was Mad City released?
- Mad City was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.