Mad Dog and Glory
Seen it?1993 | 96 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Hot Fuzz, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Wayne Dobie is a shy cop whose low-key demeanor has earned him the affectionate nickname "Mad Dog." After Mad Dog saves the life of Frank Milo, a crime boss and aspiring stand-up comedian, he's offered the company of an attractive young waitress named Glory for a week. At first both are uneasy about the arrangement, but they eventually fall in love. However, the situation becomes complicated when Milo demands Glory back.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John McNaughton
- Robert De NiroWayne "Mad Dog" Dobie
- Uma ThurmanGlory
- Bill MurrayFrank Milo
- David CarusoMike
- Mike StarrHarold
- Tom TowlesAndrew the Beater
- Kathy BakerLee
- Derek AnunciationShooter
- Doug HaraDriver
- Evan LionelDealer in Car