Crazy in Alabama (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 5.9

Crazy in Alabama poster

Released in 1999, Crazy in Alabama is a comedy and drama film directed by Antonio Banderas, running about 111 minutes. “Sometimes you have to lose your mind to find your freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An abused wife heads to California to become a movie star while her nephew back in Alabama has to deal with a racially-motivated murder involving a corrupt sheriff.

Who’s in it. Crazy in Alabama stars Melanie Griffith as Lucille Vinson, David Morse as Dove Bullis, Lucas Black as Peter Joseph 'Peejoe' Bullis and Cathy Moriarty as Earlene Bullis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Crazy in Alabama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 Crazy in Alabama page.

If you liked it. Fans of Crazy in Alabama tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Crazy in Alabama (1999)?
In US, Crazy in Alabama is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 Crazy in Alabama worth watching?
Crazy in Alabama holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Crazy in Alabama?
Crazy in Alabama stars Melanie Griffith, David Morse, Lucas Black, Cathy Moriarty and Meat Loaf.
When was Crazy in Alabama released?
Crazy in Alabama was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.