Brent Briscoe, Bruce Dern, Jake Lloyd

A story about a man's personal struggle to victory in the 1971 Madison, Indiana hydro-plane regatta.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.

Directed by: William Bindley

Release Date: April 22, 2005

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DVD Release Date: September 13, 2005

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  • November 11, 2007
    It tells what is probably the most compelling story the sport has ever produced: how the little river town of Madison, Indiana, came to host the 1971 APBA Gold Cup race and how driver Jim McCormick struggled to lead Madison's community-owned racing boat, the Miss Madison, into t...( read more)he race. But the movie largely focuses on the relationship between McCormick and his son, Mike (Jake Lloyd), who is about 10 years old. Some of the best scenes involve interaction between the two, who are portrayed as very likable small town people who are close. Mike is usually with his father and also often helps the Miss Madison team with menial tasks. The movie also does a very good job portraying Madison's love for hydroplane racing and working the classic underdog formula. In conclusion, "Madison" is a very entertaining family movie that has something for everyone to enjoy.
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  • April 20, 2008
    Madison is a great family movie based on a true story. It brings out Madison's love for hydroplane racing. Of course, Jim, who stars as Jim McCormick, was absolutely great!!
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  • March 23, 2008
    hey this movie stole my name
  • January 26, 2008
    i reckon this wil be awsome to see i found it because i am a hydroplane fan they are awsome
  • November 21, 2007
    i want to see it because its named after me!
  • November 19, 2007
    Great true story...well done
  • June 9, 2007
    Wonderful movie about hydroplane boat racing. Another passion of mine.
  • January 2, 2007
    Hey people, if you watch this, you can see my home town area!! the Madison of the movie IS the Madison, Indiana, that I grew up in! It was filmed there, and there was a premiere and evrything! the most excitement the town has seen in years, haha!!

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April 22, 2005
Kyle Smith, New York Post

Madison brings us the news that miracles really can happen, and an apparent case of divine intervention is the only reason this artifact is being dumped into theaters. full review

April 21, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

What is it about Indiana that inspires movies about small-town dreamers who come from behind to win? full review

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