Mad City
1997, English. Directed by Costa-Gavras.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 382 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mad City
Mad City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Costa-GavrasDirector
- John TravoltaSam Baily
- Dustin HoffmanMax Brackett
- Mia KirshnerLaurie Callahan
- Alan AldaKevin Hollander
- Robert ProskyLou Potts
- Blythe DannerMrs. Banks
- William AthertonDohlen
- Ted LevineLemke
- Milton Davis Jr.The Kids
- Bill NunnCliff Williams
- John LandisDoctor
- William O'LearyCTN Junior Executive
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Matthews, Eric Williams
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $11M
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Mad City: quick answers
Is Mad City worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 382 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mad City?
Mad City runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Mad City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mad City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mad City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mad City is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mad City on?
Mad City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mad City?
If you liked Mad City, try The House on Carroll Street, September 5, On Fire.
Who directed Mad City?
Mad City (1997) was directed by Costa-Gavras and stars John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner.