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Mad City

6.219971h 54mPG-13MovieThrillerDrama

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

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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 is streaming on YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mad City on Netflix?

No, Mad City is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is Mad City on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Mad City for free?

Mad City is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.