Take It or Leave It (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1981, Take It or Leave It is a music and documentary film directed by Dave Robinson, running about 83 minutes. “Madness, Madness, they call it Madness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Autobiographical account of the cult 80's British pop group 'Madness (II)' , with members of the group playing themselves, charting their rise from humble beginnings as pub band The Invaders to chart success and their first overseas tour. The film follows the ups and downs of individual members of the group, and features all of their early hits including "The Prince", "One Step Beyond", "Baggy Trousers" and "Night Boat to Cairo"
Who’s in it. Take It or Leave It stars Suggs as Suggs, Mark Bedford as Bedders, Lee Thompson as Lee Thompson and Carl Smyth as Carl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Take It or Leave It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take It or Leave It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take It or Leave It tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take It or Leave It (1981)?
- In GB, Take It or Leave It is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Take It or Leave It worth watching?
- Take It or Leave It holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take It or Leave It?
- Take It or Leave It stars Suggs, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson, Carl Smyth and Dan Woodgate.
- When was Take It or Leave It released?
- Take It or Leave It was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.