The Professor and the Madman(2019)
“The incredible true story that defined our world.”
Overview
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.
Director
Farhad Safinia
Studio
Fastnet Films
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$5M
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
Steve Coogan
as Frederick James Furnivall
Laurence Fox
as Philip Lyttelton Gell
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Fastnet Films • 22H22 • Caviar Antwerp NV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Professor and the Madman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Professor and the Madman (2019).
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.
Who directed The Professor and the Madman?▼
The Professor and the Madman was directed by Farhad Safinia and released in 2019. It is a history, drama, mystery, thriller film.
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).
Who stars in The Professor and the Madman?▼
The cast of The Professor and the Madman includes 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 and more.
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