It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Name: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1963
Duration: 192 min
Cast: Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett, Ethel Merman

1963 · 192 min · Director: Stanley Kramer

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) is an adventure film, directed by Stanley Kramer. It stars Spencer Tracy and Milton Berle. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 192-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

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What It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Is About

Stanley Kramer's 1963 film opens with a dying man mentioning buried money. Everyone who hears him sets off. None of them will let the others go. The film builds its comedy at an extraordinary scale; the narrative makes greed its real subject. Spencer Tracy leads and most of the era's comedians are in the cast. It runs past three hours. It was shot for the wide screen. Who it's for: those who like classic comedy with a huge cast. Who it's not for: viewers looking for something short and calm; the film shouts throughout.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World about?

Stanley Kramer's 1963 film opens with a dying man mentioning buried money. Everyone who hears him sets off.

Where can I watch It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World runs for 192 minutes (3h 12m).

When did It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World come out?

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World was released in 1963.

Who directed It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World was directed by Stanley Kramer.

Who stars in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World stars Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett.

What is It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World's rating?

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.