The Maddening (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, The Maddening is a thriller and horror film directed by Danny Huston, running about 95 minutes. “Never rely on the kindness of strangers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David and Cassie Osborne have an argument one night. So the next morning after David goes to work, Cassie runs off to her sister's house for a few days with their daughter Samantha. Only they never get there. David starts looking for them, and her sister, Joanne, thinks David had something to do with their disappearance, and calls the police. Actually Samantha and Cassie are with Roy and Georgina Scudder, and their daughter Jill. Roy picked them up after their car broke down. The only problem is, the Scudders, who seem a little odd at first, won't let them leave or call anyone.
Who’s in it. The Maddening stars Burt Reynolds as Scudder, Angie Dickinson as Georgina, Mia Sara as Cassie and Candace Hutson as Jill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Maddening has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Maddening page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Maddening tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Maddening (1996)?
- In US, The Maddening is available to 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 Maddening worth watching?
- The Maddening holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Maddening?
- The Maddening stars Burt Reynolds, Angie Dickinson, Mia Sara, Candace Hutson and Brian Wimmer.
- When was The Maddening released?
- The Maddening was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.