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Madison

2005·Movie
1h 39min
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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A town's future is riding with one man.

In 1971, air-conditioner repairman and boat enthusiast Jim McCormick entertains his desire to 'go down' as a legend in the record books when the Gold Cup hydroplane boat race improbably comes to his small town of Madison, Indiana. Immediately, Jim seizes his opportunity to enter the contest. With a motley crew of fellow mechanics and friends at his side, Jim fixes up his old boat and brings hope to the blighted industrial city. Written by Sujit R. Varma
Underdog Sports DramaHistorical RacingSmall-Town HeartCommunity SpiritInspirational & HopefulPerseverance ThemeFamily-FriendlyPeriod RecreationFeel-Good Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Madison legally?

Madison is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Madison worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Madison?

1 h 39 min

Madison runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Madison?

Critics37
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Madison higher (57) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Madison a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$517,262

No. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $517,262 worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What language is Madison in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Madison?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Madison in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.