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The Professor and the Madman

“The incredible true story that defined our world.”

7.120192h 4mHistoryDrama
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The Professor and the Madman at a glance

The Professor and the Madman is a 2019 history and drama film, running 2h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

15 age rating2h 4mHistoryDrama

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2019-03-07
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
History, Drama
Director
Farhad Safinia
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 · 1,328 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Mel GibsonJames Murray
Sean PennDr. William Chester Minor
Natalie DormerEliza Merrett
Eddie MarsanMuncie
Jennifer EhleAda Murray
Jeremy IrvineCharles Hall
David O'HaraChurch
Anthony AndrewsBenjamin Jowett
Ioan GruffuddHenry Bradley
Stephen DillaneDr. Richard Brayne
Steve CooganFrederick James Furnivall
Laurence FoxPhilip Lyttelton Gell
Lars BrygmannMax Mueller
Brendan PatricksWinston Churchill

Questions about The Professor and the Madman

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Where can I watch The Professor and the Madman in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Professor and the Madman is listed on Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Professor and the Madman suitable for children?

The Professor and the Madman is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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The Professor and the Madman has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

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 Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.

How long is The Professor and the Madman?

The Professor and the Madman runs for 2h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Professor and the Madman trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Professor and the Madman | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical Entertainment without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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