Madison (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2001, Madison is an action, drama and adventure film directed by William Bindley, running about 99 minutes. “A town's future is riding with one man.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1971, air-conditioner repairman and boat enthusiast Jim McCormick entertains his desire to 'go down' as a legend in the record books when the Gold Cup hydroplane boat race improbably comes to his small town of Madison, Indiana. Immediately, Jim seizes his opportunity to enter the contest. With a motley crew of fellow mechanics and friends at his side, Jim fixes up his old boat and brings hope to the blighted industrial city. Written by Sujit R. Varma

Who’s in it. Madison stars Jim Caviezel as Jim McCormick, Jake Lloyd as Mike McCormick, Mary McCormack as Bonnie McCormick and Bruce Dern as Harry Volpi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Madison has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $517.3K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madison page.

If you liked it. Fans of Madison tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Madison (2001)?
In US, Madison is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Madison worth watching?
Madison holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Madison?
Madison stars Jim Caviezel, Jake Lloyd, Mary McCormack, Bruce Dern and Paul Dooley.
When was Madison released?
Madison was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.