2019 · movie · 2h 4m
The Professor and the Madman
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No. The Professor and the Madman (2019) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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.
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How we got to 69.8
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.1/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 29 | none |
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Is The Professor and the Madman on Netflix?
No. The Professor and the Madman (2019) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman (2019) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is The Professor and the Madman worth watching?
It scores 69.8/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
Who is in The Professor and the Madman?
The Professor and the Madman stars Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Natalie Dormer, Eddie Marsan.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.