Mad City

Where to Watch Mad City (1997) (Legally)

One man will make a mistake. The other will make it a spectacle.
Nov 7, 1997 US 114 min PG-13
6.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
366 votes
Thriller Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1997).

It sits in the Thriller, Drama space and is paced for about 114 minutes.

Cast highlights include John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner, Alan Alda.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

journalist, hostage, museum

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

John Travolta
John Travolta
as Sam Baily
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
as Max Brackett
Mia Kirshner
Mia Kirshner
as Laurie Callahan
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
as Kevin Hollander
Robert Prosky
Robert Prosky
as Lou Potts
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner
as Mrs. Banks
William Atherton
William Atherton
as Dohlen
Ted Levine
Ted Levine
as Lemke
Milton Davis Jr.
Milton Davis Jr.
as The Kids
Bill Nunn
Bill Nunn
as Cliff Williams