Mado (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1976, Mado is a drama and romance film directed by Claude Sautet, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Middle-aged businessman, Simon Léotard finds his future in jeopardy when his partner Julien commits suicide after having accumulated a mass of debts. Simon's unscrupulous business rival Lépidon offers to save him from bankruptcy by buying his company, at a discount rate. Reluctant to fall into Lépidon's trap, Simon decides to resolve the crisis himself. A prostitute, Mado, provides him with the solution to his problems...
Who’s in it. Mado stars Michel Piccoli as Simon Léotard, Ottavia Piccolo as Mado, Romy Schneider as Hélène and Jacques Dutronc as Pierre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mado has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mado page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mado tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mado (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mado worth watching?
- Mado holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mado?
- Mado stars Michel Piccoli, Ottavia Piccolo, Romy Schneider, Jacques Dutronc and Julien Guiomar.
- When was Mado released?
- Mado was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.