Mad City
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on YouTube Free.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Mad City (1997) Original Trailer [HD]
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Frequently asked questions about Mad City
Where can I watch Mad City in the United States?
Mad City is available to stream on 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.
Can I watch Mad City for free?
Mad City streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Mad City?
Mad City scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Mad City?
Mad City stars John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner, Alan Alda, and Robert Prosky. Costa-Gavras is the director.
How long is Mad City?
Mad City runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
When did Mad City come out?
Mad City was released on October 10, 1997.
Which studio made Mad City?
Mad City was produced by Arnold Kopelson Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Punch Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Mad City?
Mad City was made on a budget of $50,000,000.
How much did Mad City make at the box office?
Mad City grossed $10,500,000 worldwide, against a budget of $50,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.