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Mad City

1997Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

DramaThriller
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic457.9Rotten Tomatoes30%43%

A fast-paced, intriguing thriller movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

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Story

One man will make a mistake. The other will make it a spectacle.

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.

Feels like

  • Media Satire
  • Crime Thriller
  • Hostage Situation
  • Ratings Obsession
  • Psychological Tension
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Fast-Paced
  • Showbiz Critique
  • Star-Studded Cast

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Costa-Gavras
Written by
Eric Williams, Tom Matthews
Produced by
Arnold Kopelson, Anne Kopelson
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

October 10, 1997 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
October 10, 1997
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Better to Die than Be Killed, Anti-Villain, Naïve Newcomer +6

  • Better to Die than Be Killed
  • Anti-Villain
  • Naïve Newcomer
  • Intrepid Reporter
  • Downer Ending
  • Jerkass
  • Immoral Journalist
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Novelization

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Mad City?"

Questions about Mad City

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Where can I stream Mad City?

Kanopy

In the United States, Mad City is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Mad City worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Mad City okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Mad City a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 21% of its budget.