The Professor and the Madman
Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.
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Where can I watch The Professor and the Madman in the United States?
The Professor and the Madman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Professor and the Madman on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Professor and the Madman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch The Professor and the Madman for free?
The Professor and the Madman streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.2 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman stars Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Natalie Dormer, Eddie Marsan, and Jennifer Ehle. Farhad Safinia is the director.
How long is The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
When did The Professor and the Madman come out?
The Professor and the Madman was released on March 7, 2019.
Which studio made The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman was produced by Fastnet Films, 22H22, and Caviar Antwerp NV in France, Ireland, and Mexico.
What was the budget for The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman was made on a budget of $25,000,000.
How much did The Professor and the Madman make at the box office?
The Professor and the Madman grossed $4,957,273 worldwide, against a budget of $25,000,000.
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