Monday Night Mayhem (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2002, Monday Night Mayhem is a drama film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 98 minutes. “Gifford. Cosell. Meredith. There was more action in the booth than on the field.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The early years of a television sports powerhouse are chronicled as ABC becomes a player in the NFL coverage by putting their full resources into a major showcase. Executive Roone Arledge (John Heard) recruits former Dallas Cowboys quarterback 'Dandy' Don Meredith (Brad Beyer), along with Keith Jackson (Shuler Hensley), and the combative Howard Cosell (John Turturro) as commentators for the broadcasts, which become funny, odd trio events to millions of viewers. Jackson departs the show after the first year to take over the network's focus on college football, and former New York Giants star Frank Gifford (Kevin Anderson) takes his place, ruffling Cosell's feathers. Then things get really crazy!
Who’s in it. Monday Night Mayhem stars John Turturro as Howard Cosell, John Heard as Roone Arledge, Brad Beyer as Don Meredith and Kevin Anderson as Frank Gifford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Monday Night Mayhem has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monday Night Mayhem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monday Night Mayhem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monday Night Mayhem (2002)?
- In US, Monday Night Mayhem is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monday Night Mayhem worth watching?
- Monday Night Mayhem holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monday Night Mayhem?
- Monday Night Mayhem stars John Turturro, John Heard, Brad Beyer, Kevin Anderson and Shuler Hensley.
- When was Monday Night Mayhem released?
- Monday Night Mayhem was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.