The Professor and the Madman
"The incredible true story that defined our world."
Originally released in 2019. The Professor and the Madman is a history/drama film. directed by Farhad Safinia. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, and Natalie Dormer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,254 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 5 more
Director
Top Cast
Mel Gibson
as James Murray
Sean Penn
as Dr. William Chester Minor
Natalie Dormer
as Eliza Merrett
Eddie Marsan
as Muncie
Jennifer Ehle
as Ada Murray
Jeremy Irvine
as Charles Hall
David O'Hara
as Church
Anthony Andrews
as Benjamin Jowett
Ioan Gruffudd
as Henry Bradley
Stephen Dillane
as Dr. Richard Brayne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,957,273
Production Companies
- Fastnet Films
- 22h22
- Caviar Antwerp NV
- Definition Films
- Zik Zak Filmworks
- Voltage Pictures
- Fábrica de Cine
- Icon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Professor and the Madman 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 Crimi...
Who directed The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman was directed by Farhad Safinia.
How long is The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Professor and the Madman released?
The Professor and the Madman was released on March 7, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Professor and the Madman?
The main cast of The Professor and the Madman includes Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Natalie Dormer, Eddie Marsan, Jennifer Ehle.
Is The Professor and the Madman worth watching?
The Professor and the Madman has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,254 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.