Mad City
“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.
Where to watch Mad City in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Mad City there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Mad City streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Mad City
Mad City is a 1997 English-language thriller and drama film directed by Costa-Gavras. The cast is led by John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Mad City was produced by Arnold Kopelson Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Punch Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 7, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers
- Tom Matthews, Eric Williams
- Release date
- November 7, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Arnold Kopelson Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Punch Productions
Mad City cast & crew
Mad City was directed by Costa-Gavras and written by Tom Matthews and Eric Williams.
The cast features John Travolta as Sam Baily, Dustin Hoffman as Max Brackett, Mia Kirshner as Laurie Callahan, Alan Alda as Kevin Hollander, Robert Prosky as Lou Potts, and Blythe Danner as Mrs. Banks.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Patrick Blossier, and it was produced by Arnold Kopelson and Anne Kopelson.
Is Mad City worth watching?
Mad City holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 366 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and drama, Mad City is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mad City
Mad City isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Mad City
John Travolta
Sam Baily
Dustin Hoffman
Max Brackett
Mia Kirshner
Laurie Callahan
Alan Alda
Kevin Hollander
Robert Prosky
Lou Potts
Blythe Danner
Mrs. Banks
William Atherton
Dohlen
Ted Levine
Lemke
Milton Davis Jr.
The Kids
Bill Nunn
Cliff Williams
John Landis
Doctor
William O'Leary
CTN Junior Executive
Mad City — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mad City in United States?
Mad City is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Mad City in?
Mad City is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mad City?
Mad City runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Mad City rated?
Mad City is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 366 ratings.
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