Madigan (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1968, Madigan is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Don Siegel, running about 101 minutes. “"If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad..."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Policemen Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, the two NYC detectives are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While Bonaro and Madigan follow up on various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.
Who’s in it. Madigan stars Richard Widmark as Det. Daniel Madigan, Henry Fonda as Commissioner Anthony X. Russell, Inger Stevens as Julia Madigan and Harry Guardino as Det. Rocco Bonaro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Madigan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madigan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madigan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madigan (1968)?
- In US, Madigan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madigan worth watching?
- Madigan holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madigan?
- Madigan stars Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens, Harry Guardino and James Whitmore.
- When was Madigan released?
- Madigan was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.