American Madness (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1932, American Madness is a drama and crime film directed by Frank Capra, running about 76 minutes. “The Great American Picture of Today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair... all in the same day.
Who’s in it. American Madness stars Walter Huston as Thomas Dickson, Pat O’Brien as Matt Brown, Kay Johnson as Phyllis Dickson and Constance Cummings as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, American Madness has been warmly received by audiences.
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 American Madness page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Madness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Madness (1932)?
- In US, American Madness 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 American Madness worth watching?
- American Madness holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Madness?
- American Madness stars Walter Huston, Pat O’Brien, Kay Johnson, Constance Cummings and Gavin Gordon.
- When was American Madness released?
- American Madness was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.