John's Not Mad (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1989, John's Not Mad is a documentary film directed by Valerie Kaye, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. John's Not Mad is a QED documentary made by the BBC in 1989. It was ranked, in a British public poll, as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries. The film shadows John Davidson, a 15-year-old from Galashiels in Scotland, who had severe Tourette syndrome. John's life was explored in terms of his family and the close-knit community around him, and how they all coped with a misunderstood condition.
Who’s in it. John's Not Mad stars John Davidson as John Davidson, Heather Davidson as Heather Davidson and Oliver Sacks as Oliver Sacks.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, John's Not Mad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John's Not Mad page.
If you liked it. Fans of John's Not Mad tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John's Not Mad (1989)?
- In GB, John's Not Mad is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is John's Not Mad worth watching?
- John's Not Mad holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in John's Not Mad?
- John's Not Mad stars John Davidson, Heather Davidson and Oliver Sacks.
- When was John's Not Mad released?
- John's Not Mad was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.