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Mad to Be Normal

5.720171h 46mMovieHistoryDrama

The story of Scottish psychiatrist RD Laing and his unique community at Kingsley Hall, East London in the 1960s.

DirectorRobert Mullan
WritersRobert Mullan·Tracy Moreton
ProducersAlan Latham·Charlotte Arden

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Mullan

DTDavid Tennant
David Tennant
RD Laing
EMElisabeth Moss
Elisabeth Moss
Angie Wood
MGMichael Gambon
Michael Gambon
Sidney Kotok
GBGabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne
Jim
DBDavid Bamber
David Bamber
John Meredith
OPOlivia Poulet
Olivia Poulet
Maria
AHAdam Paul Harvey
Adam Paul Harvey
Paul Zemmell
JHJerome Holder
Jerome Holder
John Holding
LHLinda Hargreaves
Linda Hargreaves
Mrs Holding
DW
Declan Wilson
Mr Holding
LG
Lucie Glynn
Joan Walker
CACia Allan
Cia Allan
Mrs Walker

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Mad to Be Normal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mad to Be Normal?

Mad to Be Normal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mad to Be Normal on Netflix?

No, Mad to Be Normal is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Mad to Be Normal on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Mad to Be Normal is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Mad to Be Normal for free?

Mad to Be Normal is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Mad to Be Normal based on a true story?

Yes — Mad to Be Normal is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).