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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

1963Movie3 h 12 minG

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic596.6Rotten Tomatoes71%83%

A breakneck, epic adventure movie about history and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or romance.

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Story

The biggest entertainment ever to rock the screen with laughter!

A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is the madcap adventures of those strangers as each attempts to claim the prize for himself.

Feels like

  • Classic Comedy
  • Slapstick Farce
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Madcap Chase
  • High-Energy
  • Physical Humor
  • Comedic Chaos
  • Greed-Driven Plot

Cast

24 of 70

Crew

Directed by
Stanley Kramer
Written by
Tania Rose, William Rose
Produced by
Stanley Kramer
Music by
Ernest Gold

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 7, 1963 · 3 h 12 min · G

Released
November 7, 1963
Runtime
3 h 12 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$60 million
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, Ms. Fanservice, I'll Kill You! +9

  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • I'll Kill You!
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Epic Race
  • It Only Works Once
  • Not So Above It All
  • "You!" Squared
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • Bench Breaker
  • Plot-Sensitive Latch
  • Too Dumb to Live

12 of 235 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?"

Questions about It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?

PrimeMGM+KanopyHooplaYouTube TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World streams on Prime, MGM+, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 59).

Is It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$60 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $60 million worldwide, 6.4 times its budget.

What tropes does It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World use?

Surprisingly Realistic OutcomeMs. FanserviceI'll Kill You!Laser-Guided KarmaEpic RaceIt Only Works OnceNot So Above It All"You!" SquaredHair-Trigger TemperBench BreakerPlot-Sensitive LatchToo Dumb to Liveand 223 more

TV Tropes lists 235 tropes for it, including Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, Ms. Fanservice, and I'll Kill You!.