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Mad City

6.219971h 54mMMovieThrillerDrama

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.

DirectorCosta-Gavras
WritersTom Matthews·Eric Williams
ProducersArnold Kopelson·Anne Kopelson

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Costa-Gavras

JTJohn Travolta
John Travolta
Sam Baily
DHDustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Max Brackett
MKMia Kirshner
Mia Kirshner
Laurie Callahan
AAAlan Alda
Alan Alda
Kevin Hollander
RPRobert Prosky
Robert Prosky
Lou Potts
BDBlythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Mrs. Banks
WAWilliam Atherton
William Atherton
Dohlen
TLTed Levine
Ted Levine
Lemke
MJ
Milton Davis Jr.
The Kids
BNBill Nunn
Bill Nunn
Cliff Williams
JLJohn Landis
John Landis
Doctor
WOWilliam O'Leary
William O'Leary
CTN Junior Executive

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Mad City — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mad City?

Mad City isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Mad City on Netflix?

No, Mad City is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Mad City on Amazon Prime Video?

Mad City isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Mad City for free?

Mad City isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.