The Professor and the Madman (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, The Professor and the Madman is a thriller, drama, mystery and history film directed by Farhad Safinia, running about 124 minutes. “The incredible true story that defined our world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.
Who’s in it. The Professor and the Madman stars Mel Gibson as James Murray, Sean Penn as Dr. William Chester Minor, Natalie Dormer as Eliza Merrett and Ioan Gruffudd as Henry Bradley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Professor and the Madman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Professor and the Madman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Professor and the Madman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Professor and the Madman (2019)?
- In US, The Professor and the Madman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Professor and the Madman worth watching?
- The Professor and the Madman holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Professor and the Madman?
- The Professor and the Madman stars Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Natalie Dormer, Ioan Gruffudd and Jeremy Irvine.
- When was The Professor and the Madman released?
- The Professor and the Madman was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.