Mad Love (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 5.1

Mad Love poster

Released in 1995, Mad Love is a drama and romance film directed by Antonia Bird, running about 95 minutes. “A wild and sexy adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Matt falls for Casey, the new girl in school. She's fun-loving and eccentric, but there's a darkness to her whimsy that Matt can't begin to comprehend. When Casey attempts to commit suicide, her parents place her in a mental institution. Matt springs her out, and together the young lovers head on a road trip. They believe their love can "cure" Casey's problems. Matt starts to wonder, though, if are they inspired or misguided.

Who’s in it. Mad Love stars Chris O'Donnell as Matt Leland, Drew Barrymore as Casey Roberts, Matthew Lillard as Eric and Richard Chaim as Duncan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Mad Love has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15.5M 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 Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mad Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mad Love (1995)?
In US, Mad Love 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 Love worth watching?
Mad Love holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mad Love?
Mad Love stars Chris O'Donnell, Drew Barrymore, Matthew Lillard, Richard Chaim and Robert Nadir.
When was Mad Love released?
Mad Love was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.