Mad World (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Mad World is a drama and family film directed by Wong Chun, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. An absentee father and his bipolar son are forced to live together as they struggle with a recent family tragedy. The tension and anxiety boil as they live and try to cope in a tiny apartment. As time passes, they realize their shared pain is not their only source of grief, as they find the outside world is a cruel and unjust place.
Who’s in it. Mad World stars Shawn Yue as Tung, Eric Tsang as Father, Elaine Jin as Mother and Charmaine Fong as Jenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Mad World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad World (2016)?
- In US, Mad World is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mad World worth watching?
- Mad World holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mad World?
- Mad World stars Shawn Yue, Eric Tsang, Elaine Jin, Charmaine Fong and Bryant Mak.
- When was Mad World released?
- Mad World was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.