

Take It or Leave It
1981, English. Directed by Dave Robinson.
Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.
Take It or Leave It is an autobiographical account of the cult '80s British pop group Madness, with members of the group playing themselves, charting their rise from humble beginnings as pub band The Invaders to chart success and their first overseas tour. The film follows the ups and downs of individual members of the group, and features all of their early hits including The Prince, One Step Beyond, Baggy Trousers, and Night Boat to Cairo.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 8 October 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Dave Robinson, Philip McDonald, Suggs
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How long is Take It or Leave It?
Take It or Leave It runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Take It or Leave It have a post-credits scene?
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Take It or Leave It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Take It or Leave It is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Take It or Leave It on?
Take It or Leave It isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 October 1981. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Take It or Leave It?
If you liked Take It or Leave It, try Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, The Beach Boys, The Sparks Brothers.
Who directed Take It or Leave It?
Take It or Leave It (1981) was directed by Dave Robinson and stars Suggs, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson.