Mad at the World (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1955, Mad at the World is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Harry Essex, running about 76 minutes. “Teen-Age Hoodlums Living for Kicks!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A neighborhood is terrorized by group of young juvenile delinquents called The WolfPack. When a young father's infant child is seriously injured because of the WolfPack, he decides that the police aren't working fast enough to catch the ones who hurt his baby and sets out to infiltrate the gang himself and mete out the punishment they deserve.
Who’s in it. Mad at the World stars Frank Lovejoy as Police Capt. Tom Lynn, Keefe Brasselle as Sam Bennett aka Bill Holland, Cathy O'Donnell as Anne Bennett and Karen Sharpe as Tess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Mad at the World 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 Mad at the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad at the World tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad at the World (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mad at the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mad at the World worth watching?
- Mad at the World holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mad at the World?
- Mad at the World stars Frank Lovejoy, Keefe Brasselle, Cathy O'Donnell, Karen Sharpe and Stanley Clements.
- When was Mad at the World released?
- Mad at the World was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.